Srinagar, Sept 29 (KNS) : As soon as the sixth day of proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma asked Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to step down, alleging that the Speaker allowed the statehood resolution to be taken up despite objections raised by the Law Department and Chief Secretary.
Speaking in the Assembly, Sunil Sharma termed the resolution “unconstitutional” and questioned the Speaker’s decision to proceed with it despite the reservations communicated by the officials.
Sunil Sharma said the BJP was in favour of restoration of statehood but objected to the contents and references included in the resolution.
He also maintained that the Speaker should not continue in the chair in view of the motion moved by BJP legislators seeking his removal.
“You have questioned my credibility. There is a procedure for it, but don’t teach me law,” the Speaker said.
The speaker further said that I know the rules don't teach me the law while reacting to BJP legislators.
Amid continue rucks in the house the BJP walks out.
Meanwhile, deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary said that if BJP demand accountability regarding party workers, I ask them why haven’t the FIRs registered against them during the Amarnath Yatra agitation been revoked to this day? Answer that, BJP members.
He said talk about the people of Jammu and Kashmir who are suffering , who are in pain let this house run smoothly instead to disrupt the business. (KNS)
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