Srinagar, Oct 19: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today administered oath of office to senior National Conference leader Mubarak Gul, who won the assembly election from Eidgah constituency, as pro-tem speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly
Mubarak Gul was administered the oath of office at Raj Bhawan.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, cabinet ministers including Sakina Yatoo, Javed Dar, Javed Rana, and Satish Sharma, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and adviser to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani were also present on the occasion.
Gul was appointed as pro-tem speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Friday. He will administer the oath to newly elected members of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on October 21 at 2 pm.
Later speaking with reporters, Gul said that hardly a few people get this opportunity. “I am thankful to Almighty for giving me such an opportunity.”
He said that the political agenda of the party will be pursued while the government will work towards ensuring better day-to-day facilities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He later visited the Legislative Complex to oversee arrangements for the oath ceremony to be administered to the newly elected members on Monday.
During his visit to the complex, pro tem Speaker took rounds of the Assembly Hall, Meeting Halls, as well as the chambers designated for the Chief Minister, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and others. He also reviewed the functionality of the sound system, internet connectivity, lights, and other amenities necessary for the smooth functioning of the complex.
He expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and impressed upon the staff to work hard and make serious efforts regarding smooth working of business of the house.
Earlier, Mubarak Gul held an introductory meeting with the officers there.
He said that all arrangements should be made in a proper manner for the oath ceremony so that the process runs in a smooth and efficient manner. He said that every official should play his role in a responsible and professional manner. He also enquired about the proper seating arrangements, and parking facilities for the MLAs and plugged any loopholes wherever required.
Underscoring the importance of the legislature as a forum for serious debates and discussions, Mubarak Gul opined that we all have to work collectively towards peace, progress, and prosperity of the people.
It is pertinent to mention that Mubarak Gul won the Eidgah assembly seat in Srinagar for the sixth time and was appointed pro tem Speaker of the legislative assembly on Friday.
