In his inaugural address during the ongoing Budget session, Baramulla Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid highlighted the recent civilian fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that "the blood of Kashmiris is not cheap." He called for unbiased investigations into the deaths of Waseem Ahmed Mir, who was fatally shot by the Army during a checkpoint operation in Baramulla, and Makhan Din, who allegedly died by suicide following police misconduct in Kathua. Rashid emphasized the right of Kashmiris to live with dignity and questioned the actions of security forces, urging the government to conduct thorough inquiries into both incidents. Additionally, he brought attention to the hardships faced by residents in remote northern regions of Kashmir, such as Karnah, Keran, and Machil, advocating for the construction of a tunnel to improve connectivity. Rashid, who has been detained in Tihar Jail since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, was granted a two-day custody parole by the Delhi High Court to participate in the parliamentary session.