"My Voice Is Being Suppressed in the House": J-K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Speaks Out
On April 10th (ANI reported from Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India): The legislator for Jammu and Kashmir from the Aam Aadmi Party, Mehraj Malik, charged the Bharatiya Janata Party with engaging in "vandalism." He also claimed that his speech is being "censored" 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 on Mufti Mohammad Sayeed ... They can’t intimidate me... The death of Mufti Sayeed is undeniable, and I haven’t uttered the terms they dread... His actions have let down the Muslim community. This situation I find myself in is all due to Mufti Sayeed. BJP resorting to vandalism. If my voice is being silenced within the house and if I face attacks beyond the house, 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 authorities escorting several MLAs out of the chamber.
Apparently, some BJP MLAs raised objections over remarks attributed to Mehraj Malik, who allegedly stated that Hindus apply a 'tilak' but continue to commit sins constantly.
Reacting to the comments, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who witnessed the brawl in the assembly, denounced Malik's remarks.
Today, he has offended Hindus; does he think he can act as he pleases? We will stand against this, for he has insulted Hindus by claiming they wear tilak, commit sins, steal from others, and consume alcohol. We will make sure to inform him of what Hindus truly do.
Meanwhile, AAP Mehraj Malik from the MLA group was involved in a fierce dispute with PDP's MLA Waheed Parra.
"You have betrayed us... he has summoned the mob. There are numerous individuals gathered outside. Who are they?" Malik informed Paraصند
During his conversation with the press, Malik stated, "He informs me that I lack respect and etiquette. Is he going to show me how to improve?"
The AAP The MLA also asserted that he was assaulted. BJP workers. (ANI)