SRINAGAR: The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peoples Conference have submitted a no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, recently passed by Parliament.
In a notice submitted under Rule 215(A) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Sajad Gani Lone, along with PDP MLAs Mir Muhammad Fayaz and Rafiq Ahmed Naik, have sought the Speaker's removal.
“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 petition.
“Such conduct undermines the democratic principles and procedures governing this esteemed institution, prompting this resolution to address the matter,” it further reads.
Speaker Rather had ruled out any discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act in the Assembly, which is currently in session in Jammu, stating that the matter was sub judice as it had been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Treasury bench members also expressed protest against the Speaker’s decision and joined in the demand for a discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill.