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JK ASSEMBLY | LAST DAY, LAST SHOW

  • Abid Bashir By Abid Bashir
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  • 04 Apr 2026

*Sakina Itoo, Waheed Para trade barbs *accept I am illiterate, why has the PDP MLA problem with that, he must apologise: Health Minister *Job of opposition is to ask questions, Govt denying time, giving unsatisfactory replies unfortunate: Para

Srinagar, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday descended into chaos after a fierce and personal exchange broke out between National Conference (NC) minister Sakina Masood Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, exposing sharp political differences and triggering noisy scenes in the House.

The confrontation began during a discussion when Itoo launched a sharp attack on the PDP, blaming the party for the current political and administrative situation in the Union Territory. She accused the PDP of being responsible for the loss of statehood, erosion of political power and developments following the abrogation of Article 370.

“If we are without power and grappling with challenges today, it is because of the PDP. If we are without statehood, it is due to you. If we are without 370, it is due to you,” the minister said, drawing protests from PDP legislators.

Taking a swipe at Para’s conduct, Itoo accused him of indulging in theatrics, saying tearing papers during proceedings amounted to “show-off politics.” She said the NC-led government is focused on governance rather than symbolic gestures.

In a pointed remark, Itoo invoked the 2016 “milk and toffee” statement by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to question the PDP’s credibility. The reference further escalated tensions in the House.

“We know who owns how many cold storages and who is backing whom. We also know where your syllabus is framed,” she said, without elaborating. Referring to Para, she added: “If I am illiterate, why has the PDP MLA a problem with it? Why is he resorting to personal attacks in the House where we need to discuss public issues.” She urged the Speaker to order an inquiry into the matter of alleged cold storage ownership.

Para rejected the allegations and responded with personal remarks, including questions about the minister’s academic qualifications. “You are choking our voices and not allowing us to speak, which is injustice,” he said.

As the exchange intensified, members from both sides raised slogans and disrupted proceedings. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather made repeated attempts to restore order, but the situation escalated into a broader face-off between the ruling NC and opposition PDP.

The uproar briefly disrupted proceedings, reflecting heightened tensions between the two parties over political developments in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly after 2019.

Later, speaking to reporters, Para alleged that the government is trying to silence the opposition. He said the PDP raised issues including private universities, teacher shortages in government schools, land reservations and protection of the Kashmiri language, but was not allowed adequate time to speak.

He also claimed that leaders from the National Conference had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the abrogation of Article 370, and said opposition voices are being stifled. Para added that even some NC legislators are dissatisfied and referred to MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri.

Para said a case under UAPA had been registered against him and that he is contesting it, similar to many other youths in Kashmir.

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