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Chaos in J&K Assembly: MLAs Exchange Blows on Final Day of Budget Session

April 10, 2025 Editor

Physical Scuffles and Allegations Mar Legislative Proceedings Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Day of High Drama The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed unprecedented chaos on the final day of its budget session as a heated confrontation between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) turned violent. The incident, which unfolded in the central hall of the legislative complex, involved physical altercations, abusive exchanges, and an alleged assault, further tarnishing an already tumultuous session. The Altercation Unfolds The confrontation began earlier in the…

Authorities Block MMU Meeting on Waqf Act, Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Leaders

April 10, 2025 Editor

Restrictions on Religious Gathering Raise Concerns Over Minority Rights Srinagar, 09 April 2025: Controversy Continues Over Waqf Law Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly prevented the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a prominent religious body, from holding a scheduled meeting to discuss the implications of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act. The meeting, intended to take place at Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s residence in Srinagar, was aimed at addressing community grievances regarding the Act and devising a collective response. The move to restrict the MMU gathering has drawn sharp criticism from religious leaders and…

Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

April 8, 2025 Editor

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…

Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

April 7, 2025 Editor

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…

Amit Shah Rallies BJP Legislators to Counter NC-Led Government in J&K

April 7, 2025 Editor

Union Home Minister Strategizes with Party Leaders Amid Political Tensions Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – A High-Stakes Meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a closed-door meeting with BJP legislators during his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on strategies to counter the ruling National Conference (NC)-led government. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, comes amid heightened political tensions in the region, with key issues such as statehood restoration, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and Article 370 dominating the discourse. Key Agenda Points During the meeting, Shah…