Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), India - On April 10th, Ani reported that Aam Aadmi Party's legislator from Jammu and Kashmir, Mehraj Malik, charged the Bharatiya Janata Party with engaging in "vandalism." He also claimed that his speech was 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... It’s true that Mufti Sayeed has passed away. The terms they dread, I haven’t uttered them... 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 if I face attacks when I step outside, this is due to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed ..."
On Wednesday earlier, a brawl erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after Mehraj Malik made remarks about Hindus, resulting in several MLAs being escorted out by authorities.
Apparently, 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 The MLA Vikram Randhawa, present during the altercation, denounced Malik's remarks.
He has offended Hindus today; can he act as he pleases? We will demonstrate 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 Hindu virtues instead.
Meanwhile, AAP Mehraj Malik of the MLA also engaged in a fierce dispute with PDP's MLA Waheed Parra.
"You have betrayed us... he has brought in the mob. There are numerous individuals gathered outside. Who are they?" Malik stated to 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 additionally stated that he had been assaulted. BJP workers. (ANI)
