Jammu & Kashmir Assembly adjourned amid uproar over Waqf Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a chaotic scene on Monday, as the House was adjourned amidst intense uproar over the Waqf Act. The assembly witnessed a heated debate, with National Conference (NC) MLAs moving an adjournment motion to discuss the contentious Waqf Act. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also demanded that the Question Hour be held, leading to a stalemate.
The chaos unfolded when the Speaker of the Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, denied the adjournment motion moved by the NC MLAs. This decision was met with strong protests from the NC lawmakers, who shouted slogans and demanded that the motion be accepted. The situation soon spiralled out of control, with BJP MLAs also joining the protest, demanding that the Question Hour be held.
The Waqf Act has been a contentious issue in Jammu and Kashmir for several years now. The act, which was passed in 2019, aims to improve the management of waqf properties in the state. However, the NC and other opposition parties have been critical of the act, claiming that it is unconstitutional and will lead to the erosion of Muslim rights in the state.
The NC MLAs, who moved the adjournment motion, argued that the Waqf Act is a threat to the secular fabric of the state and will benefit only a select few. They alleged that the act is a “BJP’s design” to divide the state and create communal tension.
On the other hand, the BJP MLAs argued that the Waqf Act is necessary to bring transparency and accountability in the management of waqf properties. They claimed that the act will ensure that the properties are used for the benefit of the Muslim community and will not be misused by any individual or group.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, denied the adjournment motion, saying that it was not necessary to discuss the Waqf Act immediately. He argued that the act has already been passed and is in force, and that any discussion on the topic should wait until the next session of the Assembly.
The NC MLAs, however, refused to back down, and continued to protest against the Speaker’s decision. The situation became so tense that the police had to intervene to maintain law and order in the Assembly.
The adjournment of the House has further sharpened the political differences between the NC and the BJP. The NC has accused the BJP of trying to suppress the voice of the opposition and manipulate the legislative process.
The BJP, on the other hand, has accused the NC of being opposed to the Waqf Act simply because it benefits the Muslim community. They have claimed that the NC is trying to create a communal divide in the state.
The Waqf Act has been a contentious issue in Jammu and Kashmir for several years now. The act, which was passed in 2019, aims to improve the management of waqf properties in the state. However, the NC and other opposition parties have been critical of the act, claiming that it is unconstitutional and will lead to the erosion of Muslim rights in the state.
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Act has been ongoing for several years, with the NC and other opposition parties demanding that the act be repealed. However, the BJP has refused to back down, claiming that the act is necessary to bring transparency and accountability in the management of waqf properties.
The adjournment of the House has further highlighted the deep divisions between the NC and the BJP. The two parties have been at loggerheads for several years now, with the NC accusing the BJP of trying to suppress the voice of the opposition and manipulate the legislative process.
The situation is likely to remain tense in the coming days, as the NC and the BJP are unlikely to back down from their positions. The Waqf Act has become a highly emotive issue in Jammu and Kashmir, with both sides accusing each other of being communal and trying to divide the state.
In conclusion, the adjournment of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly amid uproar over the Waqf Act has highlighted the deep divisions between the NC and the BJP. The two parties have been at loggerheads for several years now, with the NC accusing the BJP of trying to suppress the voice of the opposition and manipulate the legislative process.
The Waqf Act has become a highly emotive issue in Jammu and Kashmir, with both sides accusing each other of being communal and trying to divide the state. The situation is likely to remain tense in the coming days, as the NC and the BJP are unlikely to back down from their positions.
