Srinagar, Apr 08 (KNO): The oppositions Peoples Democratic Party and Peoples Conference have submitted a no- confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for rejecting discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, saying his decision has evoked widespread outrage.
In a notice submitted by PC president Sajad Gani Lone and PDP MLAs Waheed-ur- Rehman Para, Mir Muhammad Fayaz and Rafiq Ahmed Naik, the opposition has sought removal of the Speaker.
“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,” reads the notice given by Lone and other opposition MLAs.
“Such conduct undermines the democratic principles and procedures governing this esteemed institution, prompting this resolution to address the matter,” it further reads.
Meanwhile, the ruling National Conference today said that it wouldn’t support the no-confidence motion against Rather.
Speaking to reporters, NC MLA Salman Sagar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they would not support the no- confidence motion against the Speaker. “No, not at all,” when asked if the party would back the no-confidence motion against the Speaker—(KNO)