In Jammu and Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather today met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss the schedule and key legislative business for the upcoming budget session.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the meeting emphasized the importance of a productive Budget session focused on the growth and development of Jammu and Kashmir. In parallel, CM Abdullah is conducting pre-budget consultations with MLAs to gather valuable feedback. He reiterated that these consultations are crucial for understanding the priorities and aspirations of the people through their elected representatives, ensuring a people-centric budget.