Ruckus in J&K House over spl status resolution, BJP MLAs marshalled out

Srinagar: A brawl broke out between BJP MLAs and marshals of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after the speaker directed eviction of opposition members who had stormed the well during their protest against the special status resolution.Three MLAs were marshalled out on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, but a brawl ensued due to resistance put up by the BJP members.As soon as the assembly met this morning, ruckus prevailed as the BJP members protested against a resolution passed on Wednesday. The BJP members jumped into the well and snatched papers, and tore them into pieces. Amidst the din, the speaker adjourned the proceedings for 15 minutes.However, the BJP members continued their protest even after the House was adjourned. After the House resumed its proceedings, the BJP members continued to protest, even as the speaker requested them to take their seats. However, when the protest continued, the speaker said, “You are not above rules. See the rules. I am very closely watching activities of some members. Don’t force me to do what I don’t want to dom,” he warned.However, the BJP members continued to raise slogans. As their uproar continued, the speaker issued directions that nothing should be recorded or reported.The speakers then directed marshalling out of BJP members who stormed the well, leading to a scuffle between assembly marshals and the BJP MLAs. “They deserve it, throw them out,” the Speaker said.As the BJP MLAs were marshalled out, they came to blows with the marshals.Three BJP MLAs were marshalled out of the House amidst thumping of tables by the treasury benches. pti

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