Jammu & Kashmir Assembly adjourned amid uproar over Waqf Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday witnessed a massive uproar as the Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, denied an adjournment motion on the Waqf Act, leading to the House being adjourned. The National Conference MLAs had moved a motion to adjourn the Question Hour to discuss the Waqf Act, but the BJP also protested and demanded that the Question Hour be held.
The Waqf Act, which was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir government in 2019, has been a contentious issue in the state. The Act aims to provide for the administration and management of Waqf properties, which are considered sacred by the Muslim community. However, the Act has been criticized by many, including the BJP, for allegedly being biased towards the Muslim community and for providing too much power to the Waqf Board.
The National Conference MLAs had been demanding that the Waqf Act be repealed, and on Monday, they moved a motion to adjourn the Question Hour to discuss the issue. However, the BJP MLAs strongly protested against this move, saying that it was an attempt to delay the Question Hour and divert attention from the real issues.
The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, denied the adjournment motion, saying that it was not necessary and that the House had more important things to discuss. However, the National Conference MLAs continued to protest, saying that the Waqf Act was a serious issue that needed to be addressed.
The BJP MLAs also protested, saying that the National Conference MLAs were trying to avoid discussing the real issues. The House became increasingly heated, with both sides shouting slogans and trying to outdo each other.
In the end, the Speaker adjourned the House, saying that it was not possible to continue the proceedings in such a tense atmosphere. The adjournment has been seen as a victory for the National Conference MLAs, who had been demanding that the Waqf Act be repealed.
The Waqf Act has been a contentious issue in the state for many years, and the controversy surrounding it is likely to continue. The Act has been criticized by many, including the BJP, for allegedly being biased towards the Muslim community and for providing too much power to the Waqf Board.
The National Conference MLAs have been demanding that the Waqf Act be repealed, saying that it is unconstitutional and that it has been used to benefit the Muslim community at the expense of the Hindu community. The BJP MLAs, on the other hand, have been saying that the Act is necessary to protect the interests of the Muslim community and to ensure that the Waqf properties are managed properly.
The controversy surrounding the Waqf Act is likely to continue, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved. However, one thing is certain – the issue has the potential to divide the state and to create tension between different communities.
In conclusion, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly adjourned amid uproar over the Waqf Act. The Act has been a contentious issue in the state for many years, and the controversy surrounding it is likely to continue. The National Conference MLAs have been demanding that the Act be repealed, while the BJP MLAs have been saying that it is necessary to protect the interests of the Muslim community.
