Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP president, has expressed disappointment over the Speaker of the J&K Assembly rejecting a motion on the Waqf Bill. She accused the government of yielding to the BJP’s alleged anti-Muslim agenda and attempting to appease both sides.
The bill aims to modernize property management, but Mufti opposes it, citing concerns over Muslim interests. She criticizes the National Conference-led government for lacking courage to debate critical issues, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, the only Muslim-majority region in India.
Mufti accuses the government of aligning with the BJP’s agenda and failing to defend Muslim interests. She praises Tamil Nadu’s government for firmly opposing the Waqf Bill, suggesting the National Conference could learn from their stance.
The controversy has sparked protests and chaos in the Assembly, with the PDP and National Conference at odds over the issue. This development adds to the region’s complex political landscape, where parties are navigating sensitive issues and competing interests ¹.
