Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Adjourned Amid Uproar Over Waqf Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday witnessed a massive uproar after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather denied an adjournment motion on the Waqf Act, following which the House was adjourned. The incident highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the Waqf Act, which has been a bone of contention between various political parties in the state.
The National Conference (NC) MLAs had moved a motion to adjourn the Question Hour to discuss the Waqf Act, citing concerns over the alleged non-implementation of the Act. However, their proposal was met with strong opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, who demanded that the Question Hour be held as scheduled.
The ensuing debate turned into a heated argument, with both sides refusing to back down. The NC MLAs accused the BJP of trying to supress the discussion on the Waqf Act, which they claimed was necessary to address the concerns of the Waqf Board and the Muslim community. The BJP, on the other hand, accused the NC of trying to create a controversy out of nothing and divert attention from the real issues.
The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, tried to intervene and restore order, but his efforts were unsuccessful. In the end, he was forced to adjourn the House, bringing an end to the day’s proceedings.
The Waqf Act, which was passed in 2019, aims to regulate and manage the Waqf properties in the state. However, the Act has been mired in controversy since its inception, with various political parties and stakeholders raising concerns over its implementation.
The NC has been one of the strongest critics of the Waqf Act, alleging that it is biased towards the BJP and its allies. The party has accused the government of trying to weaken the Waqf Board and take control of the Waqf properties.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended the Act, claiming that it is necessary to ensure the proper management of the Waqf properties and prevent their misuse. The party has also accused the NC of trying to politicize the issue and divide the Muslim community.
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Act has taken a toll on the state’s political landscape, with various political parties and stakeholders engaged in a bitter battle. The matter has also sparked widespread debate and discussion among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, with many calling for a thorough review of the Act and its implementation.
In the midst of this controversy, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s decision to adjourn without discussing the Waqf Act has raised more questions than answers. The move has been seen as a sign of the government’s reluctance to engage with the opposition and address the concerns of the Waqf Board and the Muslim community.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the state’s political system. The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve to know the truth about the Waqf Act and its implementation, and they need to be assured that their concerns are being heard and addressed.
In the coming days, it is essential that the government and the opposition come together to find a solution to this contentious issue. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are watching, and they expect nothing but a transparent and accountable government.
