BJP Stages Walkout in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Over Bias Claims

BJP members walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday, accusing Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of favoritism towards ruling party members. This followed a heated debate concerning speaking times and accusations of divisive politics related to the Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College admissions.

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly witnessed a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday as all BJP members staged a walkout, alleging bias on the part of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. The BJP accused Rather of unfairly granting more speaking time to members of the ruling party.

Tensions escalated following a heated exchange between BJP legislators and treasury bench members. The latter accused the BJP of engaging in divisive politics, citing the closure of the Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College after an admissions controversy involving predominantly Muslim students.

Despite attempts by the Speaker to diffuse tensions and affirm his adherence to parliamentary rules, BJP representatives argued that their members were marginalized in speaking opportunities. Refuting these claims, Rather insisted on his impartial execution of assembly duties.

(With inputs from agencies.)