Jammu and Kashmir Assembly: Land Encroachment Debate Heats Up

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was embroiled in chaos as Congress and an Independent MLA objected to BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa's remarks on land encroachments. The conflict centered around his comments implicating Kashmiris. An apology was sought from Randhawa, who clarified his statements, leading to heated discussions on community defamation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session turned tumultuous post-Question Hour, as legislators clashed over BJP's Vikram Randhawa's comments regarding land encroachments by Kashmiris.

Raised by Congress MLAs and an Independent representative, the issue spotlighted Randhawa's claim about occupants on Jammu Development Authority land, demanding his apology.

As heated exchanges continued, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary facilitated Randhawa's clarification, ensuring no community defamation, and thus, calming the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)