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J&K Legislative Assembly Records Highest Average Sitting Days Among All States and UTs
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has posted the highest average number of sitting days compared with other state legislatures and Union Territories, as noted by senior leader R.K. Rather.
The latest performance figures released by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat show that the state's legislature has achieved the highest average sitting days among all Indian states and Union Territories. Senior political figure R.K. Rather highlighted the data, emphasizing the Assembly's active legislative schedule.
The comparison covers the average number of days the assemblies convene each year, a key indicator of legislative activity. While exact figures were not disclosed in the report, the ranking places J&K ahead of other state assemblies and UT councils.
Analysts suggest that the increased sitting days reflect a focused effort to address regional issues and pass pending legislation. The Assembly's robust schedule is seen as a positive sign of governance in the Union Territory.
The Daily Excelsior, which reported the statement, noted that the trend may influence other legislatures to review their own sitting patterns to ensure effective law‑making.
No further comments were obtained from the Assembly officials at the time of publication.
The comparison covers the average number of days the assemblies convene each year, a key indicator of legislative activity. While exact figures were not disclosed in the report, the ranking places J&K ahead of other state assemblies and UT councils.
Analysts suggest that the increased sitting days reflect a focused effort to address regional issues and pass pending legislation. The Assembly's robust schedule is seen as a positive sign of governance in the Union Territory.
The Daily Excelsior, which reported the statement, noted that the trend may influence other legislatures to review their own sitting patterns to ensure effective law‑making.
No further comments were obtained from the Assembly officials at the time of publication.