Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 11: Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, Speaker Legislative Assembly, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today.
This was Dr. Singh’s first meeting with the Governor after being elected as the Speaker of Legislative Assembly yesterday.
Governor discussed with Dr. Singh the need for frequent meetings of the Legislature, for adequately long periods to discuss, debate and pass various legislative measures. Governor also emphasized the importance of the business of the House being conducted with decency and decorum.
Governor wished Dr. Singh high success in discharging his important constitutional role.
Dr. Nirmal Singh also called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti.
The Chief Minister congratulated Dr. Singh and hoped that with his acumen, knowledge and experience he would further elevate the position he has been elected for.
Meanwhile, Dr Singh inspected various sections in the Assembly Secretariat and took stock of their functioning.
On the occasion, Dr Singh interacted with the employees of various sections of the Assembly Secretariat and stressed them to work with utmost dedication and zeal.
The Speaker was accompanied by Deputy Speaker, Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, Secretary, Legislative Assembly Mulk Raj Singh and other officials to take a detailed review of staff strength besides various affairs of the Assembly complex.
He assured the officials of full support and added that they are welcome to apprise him of their problems and grievances. He also sought their cooperation in smooth functioning of the Legislative Assembly.
He said his role is to give more power to the peoples’s voice to ensure the strengthening of the democratic intuitions and hassle-free conduct of the business in the Assembly Secretariat. He also called for upholding the sanctity of the Legislative Assembly to ensure issues concerning the state and the people are addressed.
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