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  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Sajad Lone Slams National Conference for Blocking Waqf Bill Discussion in J&K Assembly

Published on April 11, 2025

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Srinagar, April 11, 2025:
In a strongly worded criticism, Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone has accused the National Conference (NC) of deliberately sabotaging a crucial discussion on the Waqf bill during the final days of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly session.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Lone expressed his frustration over the NC’s conduct in the Assembly, stating that the party, despite holding a brute majority, blocked meaningful debate and engaged in unruly behavior.

“The NC attempted the impossible — being both the ruling and the opposition party at the same time. They turned the Assembly into a playground of chaos,” wrote Lone.

He described scenes from the Assembly as a “free-for-all,” likening the MLAs to “overgrown uncles” jumping on tables, shouting slogans, and tearing papers. He also mocked the Speaker — an NC member — calling him an “unworried principal” who oversaw the disruption with indifference and theatrical resignation.

🔹 Lone’s Key Allegations:

  • NC MLAs disrupted proceedings deliberately to prevent discussion on the Waqf bill.

  • The Speaker (from NC) rejected an adjournment motion on the bill by labeling it sub judice.

  • A no-confidence motion moved by a smaller opposition bloc against the Speaker was not supported by NC, despite their majority.

  • Lone questioned NC’s accountability, stating that they used their majority to enjoy power rather than fulfill responsibilities.

  • He accused NC of using “noise and bedlam” to camouflage what he described as the “mother of all betrayals” — the Waqf betrayal.

“The shouting brigade was NC. The Speaker was NC. The tulips were NC,” said Lone, slamming the party for “forever losing J&K’s chance to support Muslims nationwide” on the Waqf issue.

🧾 Conclusion:

Lone’s remarks sparked fresh political tension in the Valley as he held NC solely responsible for derailing democratic discourse on a matter of religious significance. His comments reflect growing disillusionment among regional parties over the functioning of the current Assembly.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.