Abdul Rahim Rather
Abdul Rahim Rather is an Indian politician and member of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He serves as the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, where he plays a crucial role in maintaining order and decorum during sessions. Recently, he has been in the news for criticizing legislators who publicly disclosed their private members' bills before the budget session, emphasizing the importance of adhering to parliamentary practices and conventions.
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Omar took on assembly speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, who refused discussion on the arrest of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik.
A year into office, Omar says losing hope on restoration of J&K’s statehood | India News
India· 2025-10-27
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather led the proceedings during the special session.
Pahalgam terror attack: Jammu and Kashmir assembly holds special session, Govt bans Pak YouTube channels - Top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-28
Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather cited Rules 56 and 58(7), mentioning that issues sub-judice cannot be discussed via adjournment motions.
Watch: Slogans, ruckus disrupt J&K assembly over Waqf Amendment Act | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-07
Abdul Rahim Rather is the Speaker who expunged remarks made by the Leader of the Opposition, Sunil Sharma.
Uproar in India-occupied Kashmir’s legislature after BJP calls martyrs traitors - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-06
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather slammed legislators for making their private members' bills public ahead of the budget session.
Don’t reveal bills before introduction: J&K Speaker | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-23