NC dismisses Deputy Speaker row, says statehood, business rules bigger priorities

Jammu, Aug. 18 -- Amid growing uncertainty over the appointment of a Deputy Speaker in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday brushed aside the demand, asserting that far more pressing issues deserve the government's attention.

"Issues like statehood, business rules, reservation, appointment of Advocate General, etc., are more important than the appointment of Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly," NC chief spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq said, reacting sharply to the opposition BJP's persistent demand.

Taking to social media soon after, Sadiq turned the charge back on the BJP, pointing out that five BJP-ruled states - Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Ch...