Srinagar, Nov 15 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday objected to a letter issued by the Education Minister and addressed collectively to “All MLAs”, saying such communication undermines the dignity and protocol of elected representatives.

Lone called for the withdrawal of the letter and urged the Minister to issue fresh communications addressed individually to each legislator.

In a statement, as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Lone said he had received the communication bearing the Education Minister’s signature but found the manner in which it was addressed inappropriate.

He said elected representatives deserved to be addressed individually by name rather than collectively as “All MLAs”.

“Courtesy, privilege and respect for the representativeness of the elected members demands that the Honourable Minister addresses each member individually by name,” Lone said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Handwara legislator said his objection was not limited to a single communication but concerned the precedent such a practice could set for future official correspondence.

“I would not have bothered you. But this will become a trend and soon bureaucrats will start sending group emails addressed to ALL,” he said.

Lone warned that allowing such practices to continue could gradually weaken established protocols governing communication with elected representatives.

He maintained that individual correspondence was a matter of institutional courtesy and respect for the representative status of legislators.

Urging the Education Minister to recall the letter, Lone said it should be issued afresh with each member addressed separately.

“In the UT context these issues are very important,” he added, stressing the need to maintain the dignity of elected institutions in Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)