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NC Condemns BJP MLAs’ Disruption During Statehood Resolution Debate
National Conference leader Rattan Lal Gupta criticized BJP lawmakers in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said they disrupted an Assembly discussion about restoring statehood.
Gupta said lawmakers should debate issues peacefully and explain their disagreements.
He said they could have proposed changes instead of repeatedly protesting.
The statehood resolution was eventually passed by the Assembly.
Gupta said the Assembly’s decision should be respected.
He also said restoring statehood has been a public commitment of the BJP-led central government.
He said people expect elected representatives to protect the dignity of the Assembly.
National Conference leader Rattan Lal Gupta criticized BJP MLAs’ conduct during the Assembly debate.
Gupta accused Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma and other BJP legislators of protests, sloganeering and disruption.
He said the statehood resolution was a legitimate matter that was ultimately passed by the elected House.
Gupta argued BJP members should have raised objections through debate and amendments rather than disrupting proceedings.
He said people want restoration of full statehood, democratic dignity and constitutional rights for Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- National Conference leader Rattan Lal Gupta criticized Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma and other BJP MLAs.
- What
- Gupta condemned their protests, sloganeering and disruption during debate on a statehood resolution.
- Where
- The remarks were made in Jammu, concerning proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
- When
- The remarks were reported on Monday, September 28; the year was not specified.
- Why
- Gupta said lawmakers should debate objections democratically and respect the Assembly’s legislative proceedings and outcome.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Rattan Lal Gupta, National Conference provincial president
- Criticized legislators
- Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma and other BJP MLAs
- Issue
- A resolution concerning restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood
- Assembly outcome
- The resolution was passed by the House
- Gupta’s criticism
- He described the conduct as condemnable, undemocratic and unjustified
- Alternative proposed
- Gupta said objections should have been raised through debate and amendments
- Public concern cited
- Restoration of full statehood, democratic dignity and constitutional rights
Quotes
Rattan Lal Gupta
National Conference Provincial President in Jammu and Kashmir
“Democracy does not mean agreeing on every issue; it means respecting the institution, allowing debate and accepting the outcome of due legislative proceedings. The people expect their elected representatives to uphold the dignity of the assembly.”
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“Creating disorder and repeatedly obstructing the proceedings of the House cannot serve the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
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