Mehbooba, protesting against the rape and murder of two women in Shopian, wanted the speaker to raise the issue and hold a debate on government's handling.

The speaker refused and protesting PDP members were marshalled out. Mehbooba went towards Lone and snatched his mike.

On the second day of the budget session, Abdullah was linked to a 2006 prostitution racket by a PDP member. An emotional Abdullah offered to resign in the wake of sex slur and actually submitted the letter of resignation to governor.

Abdullah later withdrew his resignation after he was given a clean chit in the sex scandal that rocked the valley with violent protests three years ago.

The third day of the session was equally uproarious and Abdullah stayed away from the proceedings.

The house later went for a brief break and before resuming business Friday, officials held the ritual Wednesday to bring back peace.

The new 'jinxed' assembly complex was a dream project of former chief minister Azad. The construction of the building was started Sep 28, 1981 with the original cost of Rs.6.8 crore.

Its foundation was laid by the then chief minister late Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, the grandfather of Omar Abdullah. The work on the complex was stopped after two years.

The work was resumed in 1997 but stopped in 1998 after Rs.6 crore more had been spent.

A decision to restart construction was taken by Azad in September 2007. The work was completed at a cost of Rs.37 crore in a record nine months. This state-of-the-art building accommodates both houses of the legislature.