Ruckus erupts in J&K assembly following AAP MLA's remarks over Hindus; leaders marshalled out
PTC News Desk: A ruckus erupted in Jammu and Kashmir assembly after certain comments made by AAP MLA on Mehraj Malik on Hindus leading to massive scuffle with multiple MLAs marshalled out.
Reportedly, certain Bhartiya Janata Party MLAs objected to alleged comments made by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik, where he claimed that Hindus wear a 'tilak' but sin all the time.
Reacting to the comments, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who was in the assembly when the scuffle broke out, condemned Malik's comments.
"Today, he has insulted Hindus; will he do anything he wants? We will protest this, he has insulted Hindus saying that Hindus wear tilak and sin, steal from people, drink alcohol, we will tell him what Hindus do."
Meanwhile, AAP MLA Mehraj Malik also got into a heated argument with PDP MLA Waheed Parra.
"You have been a traitor...he has brought in the mafia. There are so many people outside. Who are these people?" Malik told Para
While talking with reporters, Malik said, "He tells me I have no respect or manners. Will he teach me?"
The AAP MLA further claimed that he had been attacked by BJP workers.
Awami Itehhad Party leader and MLA Salman Khursheed claimed that the NC-led government plans to adjourn the proceedings the whole day through various disruptions.
- With inputs from agencies