My Duty is to count votes, not influence outcomes: J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather

Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim on Wednesday his role in the legislative process, addressing the extent of his authority as Speaker in presiding over House sessions.

He said that his primary responsibility is to oversee proceedings and count votes, rather than influence or alter the decisions made by the members.

Explaining the process, he stated, “My role is to count the votes on any motion presented before the House. If there is a majority, I declare it passed. Beyond that, I have no authority to reverse or send back any decision made by the House.” Rahim stressed that his responsibility is only to ensure an accurate count and announce the outcome, with no role in deciding the motion’s content or outcome.

“The House alone has the power to withdraw or amend any decision it passes; the Speaker cannot override the will of the House,” Rahim asserted.(Agencies)

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