Chaos Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Over Waqf Law Motion

Jammu, April 07, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as lawmakers from the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed over an adjournment motion related to the Waqf law. The session, marked by intense confrontations, saw legislators from the opposition BJP and the ruling coalition engaging in a heated exchange, leading to widespread disruption.

The trouble began when the National Conference introduced the adjournment motion, seeking a discussion on issues pertaining to the Waqf law, which governs properties dedicated for religious and charitable purposes under Islamic law. The move quickly sparked objections from BJP legislators, who accused the NC of politicizing a sensitive matter. In response, NC members defended their stance, asserting that the issue demanded urgent attention in the Assembly.

As tempers flared, the House erupted into a cacophony of slogans and counter-slogans, with members from both sides refusing to back down. The ruling coalition’s legislators joined the fray, further escalating tensions.

Amid the unrelenting uproar, the Assembly Speaker’s repeated calls for order went unheeded, leaving no choice but to adjourn the proceedings for the day.