Srinagar, April 11 (NationPress) The President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Conference and Handwara MLA, Sajad Lone, on Friday launched a fierce critique against the National Conference (NC), alleging that it obstructed a significant discussion on the Waqf Bill during the final three days of the Assembly session.

In a post on X, Lone stated: "The democratic model we follow is inspired by the British system. Despite their expertise, the British could not create a scenario where a party serves as both the ruling and opposition party. The NC has attempted this unfeasible scenario over the past three days in the Assembly. They possess a substantial majority. Over fifty of their members held the Assembly hostage. An unpleasant mix of chaos and bickering ensured that the Assembly was repeatedly suspended. MLAs aged between 40 to 50, as well as those between 60 to 70, were gleefully jumping around, making the Assembly resemble a kindergarten. They were chanting slogans, laughing, and passing the time like children in preschool. The scene was chaotic, with images resembling unruly adults almost vandalizing the Assembly, yelling and tearing any paper they could find and tossing it into the air."

"The Speaker appeared to be an unconcerned principal, seemingly aware of when and how the 'performance' would conclude. The unruly adults and the indifferent principal seemed to be in a debate. The indifferent principal wore a despondent expression, occasionally smiling, stretching his neck, peeking around, smiling again, and then announcing adjournments. He was poor at pretending. He acted as though lost, which he was not. After three days of chaotic noise from the unruly adults, the indifferent principal was unexpectedly permitted to deliver a speech, followed by yet another round of uproar, ultimately leading to the principal calling it sine die."

"The NC introduced an adjournment motion regarding the Waqf, and the Speaker, who incidentally is an NC member and serves at the pleasure of these very members, declined to permit any discussion, claiming it was sub-judice. The small Kashmir-based Opposition proposed a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in response to his refusal to allow any discussion on the Waqf Bill. The same shouting NC group declined to support the no-confidence motion."

"The NC holds the majority and, by virtue of this majority, has a Chief Minister, a Speaker, and a Cabinet. They govern, enjoying all the benefits of power. The responsibility of discussing the Waqf lay with the majority. Is the Speaker at fault? But is the Speaker more significant than the Waqf Bill? They could have removed him and appointed a new Speaker who would facilitate the discussion on Waqf. Is this majority merely for the enjoyment of power? Shouldn't this majority be utilized to send a powerful message — that we are Muslims and will not tolerate interference in our religious matters?"

"Holding power does not equate to merely enjoying it. It comes with responsibilities. Thus, the NC is content to relish power but unwilling to meet its obligations. As much as they utilize noise as a weapon, the truth remains evident. The NC obstructed the Waqf discussion and employed noise and disruption to obscure the most significant betrayal. THE WAQF BETRAYAL My dear Kashmiris. The shouting group was NC. The Speaker was NC. The tulips were NC. Anyone can approach the court and perform yet another theatrical act. But the will of the people of J&K resides in the Assembly. That pivotal moment in history, where the only Muslim minority province of India showed solidarity with fellow Muslims across the nation in opposing the draconian Waqf Bill, is lost forever."

Lone accused the NC of utilizing disruptions as a barrier to prevent debate on the Waqf Bill, labeling it as 'the mother of all betrayals.'