Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today chaired a joint meeting of the legislators of the two coalition partners the PDP and the BJP ahead of the Autumn session of the state Legislature beginning tomorrow.
The meeting was held at the chief minister’s residence here this evening, a PDP spokesman said.
He said Sayeed described the state legislature as one of the most powerful democratic institutions of the country and expressed hope that during the Autumn Session of the Assembly, the alliance partners will significantly contribute in deriving maximum benefit for the good of the people.
The chief minister said the sessions of the Legislature provide rare opportunity for discussing various issues concerning welfare of the people at large.
Sayeed exuded confidence that the Opposition parties will play a constructive role during the session, which will facilitate the smooth conduct of business in the Houses and would eventually make the proceedings result-oriented.
Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, in his address, assured the meeting that BJP, as an alliance partner, will play a positive role in the smooth conduct of proceedings of the House.
PTI