Srinagar, March 20 -- CM Omar Abdullah began his speech with a Kashmiri proverb: "Vandi txalli, sheen gallie, bai yee bahaar" (Winter will pass, the snow will melt, and spring will come again). Responding to discussions on the Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister acknowledged concerns raised by members and emphasized the government's commitment to transparency and accountability.

"Some honorable members felt that I was too pessimistic in my previous speeches. So today, I decided to start differently. We are not afraid of discussions. We do not shy away from difficult questions. We answer them openly, no matter how tough these are."

Addressing remarks made by an opposition member comparing his political strategies to cricket, the Chief...