Title: Jammu & Kashmir Assembly adjourned amid uproar over Waqf Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a chaotic scene on Monday as it was adjourned amid loud protests and heated debates over the Waqf Act. The National Conference (NC) MLAs had moved a motion to adjourn the Question Hour to discuss the Waqf Act, but the Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, denied the motion, leading to a massive uproar in the House.
The Waqf Act is a contentious issue in the state, with many seeing it as an attempt to further polarize the already fragile political scenario. The Act aims to bring all Waqf properties under the administration of the Waqf Board, which is controlled by the government. However, the opposition parties, including the NC and the PDP, have been vocally opposing the Act, claiming that it is an attempt to undermine the autonomy of the Waqf Board and give the government undue control over the properties.
The NC MLAs, led by their president, Farooq Abdullah, moved the motion to adjourn the Question Hour to discuss the Waqf Act. However, the Speaker denied the motion, leading to a heated debate in the House. The NC MLAs protested against the Speaker’s decision, claiming that it was unjust and undemocratic.
The BJP, the coalition partner of the PDP-led government, also protested against the Speaker’s decision, demanding that the Question Hour be held as scheduled. The BJP MLAs argued that the Waqf Act was a legitimate legislation that had been passed by the Assembly, and that there was no need to adjourn the House to discuss it.
The protests and debates in the Assembly were so intense that the Speaker was forced to adjourn the House for the day. The assembly was adjourned after several NC MLAs, including Farooq Abdullah, shouted slogans and waved placards in protest.
The adjournment of the Assembly came at a time when the state is already facing a political crisis. The PDP-BJP coalition government is facing opposition from various quarters, including the NC, PDP, and the opposition parties, over issues such as the Waqf Act, the domicile law, and the delimitation of constituencies.
The Waqf Act has become a major point of contention in the state, with many seeing it as an attempt to undermine the autonomy of the Waqf Board and give the government undue control over the properties. The opposition parties have been vocally opposing the Act, claiming that it is an attempt to further polarize the already fragile political scenario in the state.
The PDP-BJP coalition government has been accused of trying to manipulate the Waqf Act to further its own political interests. The opposition parties have claimed that the Act is an attempt to give the government control over the Waqf properties, which are owned by the Waqf Board.
The Waqf Board is responsible for managing the Waqf properties, which include mosques, madrasas, and other religious institutions. The Board is controlled by the government, and its members are appointed by the government. However, the opposition parties have claimed that the government is trying to undermine the autonomy of the Waqf Board by giving it more control over the properties.
The debate over the Waqf Act has also highlighted the deep-seated political divisions in the state. The NC and the PDP have been at loggerheads over a range of issues, including the Waqf Act, the domicile law, and the delimitation of constituencies. The BJP, which is a coalition partner of the PDP-led government, has also been accused of trying to manipulate the Waqf Act to further its own political interests.
The adjournment of the Assembly on Monday has raised concerns about the stability of the government. The PDP-BJP coalition government is already facing opposition from various quarters, and the debate over the Waqf Act has further polarized the political scenario in the state.
In conclusion, the adjournment of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday amid uproar over the Waqf Act has raised concerns about the stability of the government. The debate over the Act has highlighted the deep-seated political divisions in the state, and it remains to be seen how the government will navigate this complex issue.
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