Awami Ittehad Party MLA Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh launched a strong protest in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday raising the issue of statehood and Article 370.
Addressing the inaugural session of the J-K Legislative Assembly's Budget Session, LG Sinha said that the budget represents a new era of participatory governance ensuring that the need and aspirations of the common people remain at the heart of policy making.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday outlined the agenda for the assembly session, stating that members will have the opportunity to raise their issues under Special Mention (Rule 280), followed by discussions on key matters, including the CAG report and the cleanliness of drains
Ahead of the Budget Session, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Sunil Sharma chaired a meeting with the BJP's MLAs to devise a strategy for the session.
On Sunday, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir reiterated the demand for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that the region's 1.4 crore people wish it.
Earlier on Sunday, CM Rekha Gupta said that her government will focus on developing the National Capital under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday emphasised that his priority is to ensure that the Delhi Assembly functions in accordance with the law, with active participation from both the ruling party and the Opposition.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi expressed condolences to people affected by the cylinder blast in Delhi's Motia Khan on Sunday, in which one person died and two firefighters were injured.