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Speaker Rather calls for balanced coverage of Jammu & Kashmir assembly
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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Assembly Speaker Rather emphasized that media should report on legislative work beyond occasional disruptions.
Speaker Rather, the presiding officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, addressed the media in a recent session, urging them to move beyond reporting only the occasional disruptions that mar the proceedings.
He pointed out that frequent protests and interruptions create a skewed public perception, preventing citizens from understanding the substantive debates and policy decisions that take place within the house.
Rather called on journalists to give equal attention to the discussions on bills, budget allocations, and development initiatives, highlighting the assembly’s role in shaping the region’s future.
He underscored that balanced coverage is essential for a healthy democracy, enabling voters to make informed choices based on the legislature’s actual work rather than sensational incidents.
The speaker’s remarks come at a time when media narratives often focus on unrest, prompting calls for more comprehensive reporting from the state’s political institutions.
He pointed out that frequent protests and interruptions create a skewed public perception, preventing citizens from understanding the substantive debates and policy decisions that take place within the house.
Rather called on journalists to give equal attention to the discussions on bills, budget allocations, and development initiatives, highlighting the assembly’s role in shaping the region’s future.
He underscored that balanced coverage is essential for a healthy democracy, enabling voters to make informed choices based on the legislature’s actual work rather than sensational incidents.
The speaker’s remarks come at a time when media narratives often focus on unrest, prompting calls for more comprehensive reporting from the state’s political institutions.