<P> 36 Total Seats </P> <P> The Legislative Council is headed by a Chairman and Deputy Chairman, who are chosen by the members of the Council . The Leader of the House is the leader of the party (or coalition) holding the most number of seats in the council . The Leader of the Opposition represents the second - largest party or coalition . </P> <P> The current office - bearers are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Chairman: Haji Inayat Ali (PDP) </Li> <Li> Deputy Chairman: Jahangir Hussain Mir INC </Li> <Li> Leader of the House: Naeem Akhtar (PDP) </Li> <Li> Leader of the Opposition: Ali Mohammad Dar JKNC </Li> <Li> Secretary: Abdul Majid Bhat </Li> </Ul>

Explain the composition of the legislative council of a state