India, March 31 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not reject private members' bills without due scrutiny, asserting that each proposal is examined on merit before a decision is taken.
Responding to concerns raised by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, CM Omar said it was "unfair" to suggest that such bills are opposed routinely without application of mind.
Bhat, who represents Bandipora Assembly segment, had submitted a private member bill seeking equitable employment opportunities in civil services.
"It may appear as if we simply rise to oppose a bill, but that is not the case," Omar said, adding that all proposals reaching the government are studied in detail, including their feasibility, advantages...