Sajad Lone leads bid to oust J&K Assembly Speaker over ‘Undemocratic Conduct’

Srinagar : Senior legislator from Handwara, Sajad Lone, has taken the lead in moving a formal resolution seeking the removal of the Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

The move, submitted under Rule 215(A) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, has sent ripples through the region’s political corridors, signaling deep unrest within the legislative framework.

Addressed to the Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, the resolution is a direct response to what opposition leaders describe as the Speaker’s “undemocratic conduct” and repeated disregard for established legislative norms.

The letter—signed by multiple MLAs—expresses serious concern over the Speaker’s actions, particularly his refusal to allow discussion on an adjournment motion and his rejection of a resolution proposed by opposition members concerning the Waqf Amendment.

“This decision stems from widespread outrage within the House over the Speaker’s actions, including the rejection of discussions on an adjournment motion and the refusal to entertain a resolution brought forward by opposition parties. Such conduct undermines the democratic principles and procedures governing this esteemed institution,” the letter states.

Joining Sajad Lone in this significant political step are Mir Mohammad Fayaz, MLA from Kupwara and Rafiq Ahmad Khan, MLA from Tral, among others. Their collective signatures reflect a growing unity among opposition voices who feel sidelined and silenced in the current legislative environment.