"My Voice Is Being Suppressed in the House": J-K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Speaks Out
On April 10th (ANI report from Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India): The Aam Aadmi Party’s MLA for Jammu and Kashmir, Mehraj Malik, has charged the Bharatiya Janata Party with engaging in "hooliganism." He also claimed that his voice is being “silenced” within the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
He also made a controvers Statement regarding the deceased ex-Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed , blaming the latter for " betraying" the Muslim community.
Malik stated to journalists in Jammu, "... I remain committed to what I have said previously about Mufti Mohammad Sayeed ... They can’t intimidate me... The death of Mufti Sayeed is undeniable, and I haven’t uttered the terms they dread... He has let down the Muslim community. This situation I find myself in is all due to Mufti Sayeed. BJP resorting to thuggery. If my voice is being silenced within the house and I am under attack when I step outside, this is due to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed ..."
On Wednesday earlier, a brawl erupted at the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after Mehraj Malik made remarks about Hindus, resulting in several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) being escorted out by authorities.
It has been reported that some BJP MLAs raised objections over remarks attributed to Mehraj Malik, who allegedly stated that Hindus apply a 'tilak' yet continue to commit sins constantly.
Reacting to the comments, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who witnessed the brawl in the assembly, criticized Malik's remarks.
He offended Hindus today; can he act as he pleases? We will stand against this because he disrespected Hindus by claiming they wear tilak, commit sins, steal from others, and consume alcohol. We will make sure to inform him about what Hindus truly do.
Meanwhile, AAP Mehraj Malik of the MLA also engaged in a fierce dispute with PDP MLA Waheed Parra.
"You have betrayed us... he has brought in the mob. There are countless individuals gathered outside. Who are they?" Malik said to Para<src>
During his conversation with the press, Malik stated, "He claims I lack respect and politeness. Is he going to show me how to improve?"
The AAP The MLA additionally stated that he had been assaulted. BJP workers. (ANI)
