Ruckus inside J&K Assembly continues for second day over Waqf Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a ruckus for the second consecutive day over the Waqf Act, as opposition parties demanded a discussion on the contentious issue. The Assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather denied a motion moved by National Conference MLAs to adjourn Question Hour to discuss the Waqf Act.
On Monday, the Assembly was adjourned after the Speaker denied the motion, which led to protest by the opposition parties. The ruckus continued on Tuesday, with the opposition parties, including the National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, and Congress, demanding a discussion on the Waqf Act.
The Waqf Act, which was passed by the previous government in 2013, has been a contentious issue in the valley. The Act deals with the management and maintenance of Waqf properties, which are considered sacred under Islam. However, the opposition parties have been demanding its repeal, alleging that it is discriminatory and aimed at taking away the rights of non-Muslims.
The opposition parties have been protesting against the Act, claiming that it is unconstitutional and violative of the rights of non-Muslims. They have been demanding its repeal and a fresh legislation that ensures the rights of all citizens, regardless of their religion.
The National Conference MLA, Ali Mohammed Sagar, moved the motion in the Assembly on Monday, demanding that Question Hour be adjourned to discuss the Waqf Act. However, the Speaker denied the motion, leading to protests by the opposition parties.
On Tuesday, the opposition parties continued their protest, with the National Conference MLA, Sagar, asking the Speaker to allow a discussion on the Waqf Act. However, the Speaker denied the request, leading to a ruckus in the Assembly.
The Peoples Democratic Party MLA, Abdul Rashid, also demanded a discussion on the Waqf Act, alleging that it was a “black law” that has been used to take away the rights of non-Muslims. The Congress MLA, Vikramaditya Singh, also joined the protest, demanding a repeal of the Act.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has been maintaining that the Waqf Act is constitutional and has been passed to ensure the management and maintenance of Waqf properties. The government has also been claiming that the Act is not discriminatory and has been passed to protect the rights of all citizens, regardless of their religion.
However, the opposition parties have been disputing the government’s claims, alleging that the Act is aimed at taking away the rights of non-Muslims. They have been demanding a repeal of the Act and a fresh legislation that ensures the rights of all citizens.
The ruckus in the Assembly is likely to continue, with the opposition parties demanding a discussion on the Waqf Act. The government has been refusing to budge, leading to a stalemate in the Assembly.
In the meantime, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are watching the developments in the Assembly with great interest. The Waqf Act has been a contentious issue in the valley, and the people are hoping that the government will take their concerns seriously.
The government has been under pressure to repeal the Waqf Act, with many people demanding a fresh legislation that ensures the rights of all citizens. The opposition parties have been demanding a repeal of the Act, and the people are hoping that the government will take their demands seriously.
As the ruckus in the Assembly continues, it remains to be seen whether the government will cave in to the demands of the opposition parties and repeal the Waqf Act. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are hoping for a peaceful resolution to the issue, and are watching the developments in the Assembly with great interest.
