What Caused the Ruckus in the J&K Assembly?
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Synopsis
On October 30, chaos erupted in the J&K Assembly as BJP MLAs confronted the National Conference government led by Omar Abdullah over the urgent issue of flood victims. The Assembly session, which began on October 23, faced significant disruption, reflecting the ongoing political tensions in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Political tension escalated in the J&K Assembly.
- The BJP protested against the NC government over flood victims.
- Two seats are vacant, with by-elections upcoming.
- The Assembly session is set to conclude on October 31.
- Political dynamics continue to shift in the region.
Srinagar, Oct 30 (NationPress) Chaos disrupted the Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) legislative Assembly on Thursday as members of the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaped into the Well of the House, chanting slogans against the National Conference (NC) government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
As soon as the Assembly convened for the day, BJP MLAs entered the Well of the House vocally opposing the NC government. The BJP had previously submitted an adjournment motion on Wednesday, calling for discussions on the plight of flood victims in J&K.
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected the adjournment motion, leading to a disruption in the Assembly's proceedings on Thursday morning as BJP members continued to demand a discussion on the flood victims.
With order failing to be restored, the Speaker instructed marshals to escort the BJP members out of the Well of the House.
When they refused to comply, two BJP MLAs were physically removed from the Assembly.
This autumn session of the J&K Assembly began on October 23 and is due to conclude on October 31, which is a Friday.
The J&K Legislative Assembly comprises 90 members: 41 from the NC, 28 from the BJP, 6 from Congress, 3 from PDP, 1 from CPI-M, 1 from the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), 1 from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 1 from the Peoples Conference (PC), and 6 independents.
One Independent has joined the NC, while Congress is providing external support to the NC government.
Currently, two seats are vacant, with by-elections for these two seats—Nagrota in Jammu and Budgam in the Valley—scheduled for November 11.
The Nagrota seat became vacant following the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana on October 31, 2024. The BJP has nominated Rana’s daughter, Devyani Rana, for the Nagrota seat, while the NC has put forward Shamim Begum.
NC had invited Congress to contest from Nagrota but the party declined.
The Budgam seat became available after Omar Abdullah resigned from this position after winning two seats in the 2024 Assembly elections.
The NC has fielded Aga Syed Mehmood from Budgam, while the PDP has nominated Aga Muntazir Mehdi and the BJP has chosen Aga Syed Mohsin.
Point of View
It's crucial to acknowledge the ongoing political strife in Jammu and Kashmir. The dramatic events in the Assembly reflect deeper issues surrounding governance and the plight of flood victims. This situation necessitates a constructive dialogue among all political parties to address the concerns of the citizens effectively.
NationPress
31/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the disruption in the J&K Assembly?
The disruption was caused by BJP MLAs protesting against the NC government over the lack of discussions regarding flood victims.
What is the current composition of the J&K Legislative Assembly?
The Assembly has 90 members, including 41 from NC, 28 from BJP, and others from Congress, PDP, and independents.
When are the by-elections scheduled?
The by-elections for the vacant seats in Nagrota and Budgam are scheduled for November 11.
Who are the candidates for the Nagrota seat?
The BJP has nominated Devyani Rana, while the NC has fielded Shamim Begum for the Nagrota seat.
What happened to the Budgam seat?
The Budgam seat became vacant after Omar Abdullah resigned after winning two seats in the 2024 Assembly elections.
