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Violence Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as AAP MLA Clashes With BJP, PDP Members

AAP's Mehraj Malik faces physical altercation following provocative remarks, as party leaders condemn the incident and protests escalate.

Legislators locked in scuffle inside the House during the budget session in Jammu on Wednesday. (PTI)
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Overview

  • AAP MLA Mehraj Malik engaged in a heated scuffle with BJP and PDP members during the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's budget session, prompting security intervention.
  • Malik accused BJP and PDP of collusion and alleged misuse of police to suppress his entry into the assembly, reigniting political tensions in the region.
  • The altercation escalated after Malik reiterated controversial remarks against former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, labeling him a 'traitor.'
  • AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, condemned the incident as an attack on public dissent and organized protests against BJP and PDP actions.
  • BJP members criticized Malik's conduct, accusing him of communal rhetoric, while Malik defended his right to raise public grievances and represent all communities.