Political and Religious Leaders Unite Against Assembly Speaker’s Move Srinagar,07 April 205: A Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has come under fire from opposition parties and religious leaders for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the ongoing budget session. The decision, citing the sub judice status of the matter, has been labeled as a betrayal of the public mandate and an alarming sign of political capitulation. The Waqf Bill Controversy The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament and signed…
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Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’
Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…
Read MoreJ&K Politicians Slam Waqf Bill as ‘Conspiracy Against Muslims’
J&K Politicians Call New Waqf Bill a ‘Conspiracy Against Muslims’ Srinagar, April 2, 2025 – The proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has sparked fierce criticism from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, who have labeled it a “conspiracy against Muslims” and an infringement on their faith. The bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, has ignited debates over its implications for minority rights and religious governance. Opposition Voices Several prominent leaders have voiced their concerns: Sajad Lone, chairman of the People’s Conference, described the bill as a…
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