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J&K Assembly Chaos: BJP MLAs Marshalled Out Amid Flood Victim Debate

Chaos erupted in the J&K Legislative Assembly as BJP MLAs stormed the Well protesting the government. The opposition demanded urgent discussions about flood victims in the region. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather had to call marshals to restore order in the house. Two BJP legislators were physically removed after refusing to leave the Well area.

Key Points: BJP MLAs Marshalled Out of J&K Assembly Over Flood Victims

  • BJP MLAs jumped into Well shouting slogans against NC government
  • Opposition demanded discussion on J&K flood victims relief
  • Speaker ordered marshals to remove protesting BJP legislators
  • Two BJP MLAs physically escorted out of Assembly session
  • Assembly has 90 members with NC holding 41 and BJP 28 seats
  • Bypolls scheduled for Nagrota and Budgam seats on November 11
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Ruckus mars proceedings in J&K Assembly as NC, BJP members clash with each other

Pandemonium in J&K Assembly as BJP MLAs jump into Well demanding flood victim discussions, leading to marshals removing protesting legislators from session.

"Unable to restore order in the Assembly, the Speaker asked the marshals to remove the BJP members - IANS Report"

Srinagar, Oct 30

Pandemonium marred the proceedings of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) legislative Assembly on Thursday as Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs jumped into the Well of the House shouting slogans against the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-headed National Conference (NC) government.

Srinagar, Oct 30 (IANS) Pandemonium marred the proceedings of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) legislative Assembly on Thursday as Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs jumped into the Well of the House shouting slogans against the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-headed National Conference (NC) government. Immediately after the House assembled for the day, BJP MLAs jumped into the Well of the House shouting slogans against the NC government. The Opposition BJP had brought in an adjournment motion on Wednesday seeking discussions on the flood victims in J&K.

The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather had disallowed the adjournment motion on Wednesday. BJP members stalled the proceedings of the Assembly on Thursday morning demanding discussion on flood victims.

Unable to restore order in the Assembly, the Speaker asked the marshals to remove the BJP members from the Well of the House.

Upon their refusal to move out, two BJP MLAs were Marshalled out of the house.

The autumn session of the J&K Assembly started on October 23 and will end on October 31 i.e Friday.

The J&K Legislative Assembly has 90 members, out of which 41 belong to the NC, 28 to the BJP, 6 to Congress, 3 to PDP, 1 to the CPI-M, 1 to the Awami Ittehad party (AIP), 1 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 1 Peoples Conference (PC) and 6 independents.

One Independent joined the NC while the Congress chose to support the NC government from outside without joining it.

Two seats are vacant at the moment and bypolls for these two seats, Nagrota in Jammu division and Budgam in the Valley is scheduled to he held on November 11.

The Nagrota seat became vacant after the BJP MLA, Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31, 2024.

The BJP has fielded Rana’s daughter, Devyani Rana for Nagrota seat while the NC has fielded Shamim Begum.

NC had offered the Nagrota seat to the Congress to field its candidate, but the Congress high command declined to field its candidate from Nagrota.

The Budgam seat fell vacant after Omar Abdullah decided to resign from this seat after winning two seats in the 2024 Assembly elections.

The NC has fielded Aga Syed Mehmood from Budgam while the PDP has fielded Aga Muntazir Mehdi and the BJP Aga Syed Mohsin.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand BJP's frustration about flood victims not being discussed, jumping into the Well is not the solution. There are parliamentary procedures to follow. This drama helps nobody.
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Sarah B
As someone who has family in J&K, this political drama is heartbreaking. People need relief and rehabilitation, not this tamasha in the Assembly. Both parties should be ashamed.
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Arjun K
The Speaker should have allowed discussion on flood victims. This is a genuine issue affecting lakhs of people. Sometimes strong protests are necessary when democratic processes fail.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the political dynamics here. With NC having 41 seats and BJP 28, the government has clear majority but opposition has legitimate concerns. Hope they find middle ground soon.
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Kavya N
This is why people lose faith in democracy. Instead of working for development, they're busy with political games. J&K deserves better leadership! 🙏

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