Speaking on the final day, Rather noted that the Assembly had held 22 sittings during the session, placing it among the more active legislatures in India. He compared this to other states, stating, “Himachal Pradesh recorded 16 sittings, Punjab 7, Haryana 13, Delhi 4, Karnataka 13, Chhattisgarh 15, Andhra Pradesh 15, Gujarat 23, Uttar Pradesh 10, and Uttarakhand 5 sittings. We are nearly on top with 22 sittings.”

The Speaker also revealed that the total working time of the House amounted to 6,636 minutes. During the session, eight bills were introduced and all were passed. Additionally, 1,528 questions were received from members, reflecting active participation.

He further stated that 26 calling attention notices were addressed, saying, “All members were given the opportunity to raise their issues and speak.” Rather congratulated the MLAs for their engagement and contributions.

Regarding government functioning, the Speaker praised the ministers’ diligence throughout the session. He made special mention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, highlighting his consistent presence despite managing multiple responsibilities. “Our Chief Minister is very busy, with 19 departments under him, yet he was always present in the Assembly,” Rather said.

During the session, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly condemned the ongoing conflict involving Iran, describing it as an “illegitimate and illegal war” and expressing concern over its humanitarian and regional consequences.

Addressing the House, Abdullah said, “Honourable Speaker Sir, regarding the way an illegitimate and illegal war was imposed on Iran, I don’t think anyone would stand up and speak in its favour.” He also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, including Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. “The way humanity was murdered and the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei Sahab, many of his companions, and close relatives were martyred, no amount of condemnation is enough,” he said.

Highlighting civilian casualties, Abdullah referred to the deaths of innocent schoolgirls, stating, “The brutal way innocent schoolgirls were killed… we hardly have any memory of such incidents in our recent history. And the purpose? It’s still not understood.”

Questioning the motives behind the conflict, he criticised inconsistent narratives from global powers. “If you listen to the American President, he himself probably doesn’t realise why this war was imposed on Iran. In the morning, they talk about regime change; in the afternoon, they talk about the Strait of Hormuz; and in the evening, they talk about oil prices,” Abdullah said.