Chaos erupted in the J&K Assembly as the Speaker denied an urgent debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, citing judicial restrictions. NC, PDP, Congress, and Independents protested vehemently, storming the Well of the House and shouting slogans, prompting a brief adjournment. The incident set a confrontational tone for the rest of the budget session.
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The Omar Abdullah-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is facing intense criticism over its focus on JKAS officer transfers amid larger political concerns. Opposition leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone, and Waheed Para, have accused the ruling alliance of neglecting crucial issues like Article 370’s restoration, religious and cultural preservation, and infrastructure development. The controversy underscores the ongoing power struggle between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor’s administration.
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The debate over 13 July 1931 and Maharaja Hari Singh in the J&K Assembly risks polarizing Jammu and Kashmir, echoing past unrest like the Amarnath land row (2008) and Burhan Wani’s killing (2016). With opposing narratives from PDP’s Waheed Para and BJP’s Sunil Sharma, tensions could escalate into another summer of agitations.
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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come under heavy criticism for his statement linking the security cover provided to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq…
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SRINAGAR: The Peoples Conference (PC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday lashed out at the National Conference-led administration in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it…
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