J&K Assembly proceedings adjourned for the day after uproar over special status resolution
The Hindu
BJP MLAs clash with marshals in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over special status resolution, leading to chaos and evictions.
A brawl broke out between BJP MLAs and marshals of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday (November 7, 2024) after the speaker directed eviction of opposition members who had stormed the well during their protest against the special status resolution.
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Amid the uproar,the Speaker adjourned the proceedings for the day.
Earlier, At least three MLAs were marshalled out on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, but a brawl ensued due to resistance put up by the opposition members.
As soon as the assembly met this morning, ruckus prevailed as BJP members protested against the resolution that was passed on Wednesday.
While BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma was speaking over the resolution, Awami Ittehad Party leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed jumped into the well displaying a banner that read Articles 370 and 35A be restored.
This infuriated the BJP members, who also jumped into the well and snatched the banner, which they tore into pieces.