Srinagar, Nov 5: On the second day of the session, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly commenced with the Speaker announcing the Panel of Chairmen, setting the tone for a day focused on honoring prominent leaders who have passed away.
The session began with tributes to national leaders, including former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee. The Assembly also paid homage to the legacies of past Union Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) from Jammu and Kashmir.
Among the respected figures remembered were Chaman Lal Gupta, Abdul Rashid Dar, Madan Lal Sharma, Mohammad Sharif Niaz, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, Randhir Singh, and Govind Ram. Their dedication to the region and its people was acknowledged with deep gratitude.
The Assembly also honored former legislators and Constituent Assembly members, such as Devender Singh Rana, Krishan Dev Sethi, Haji Abdul Aziz Parray, Mohammad Yasin Shah, Rachpal Singh, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mohammad Shafi Khan, and Abdul Gani Naseem. This solemn tribute served as a testament to the enduring impact of these leaders on the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
