SRINAGAR: PDP leader and MLA from Pulwama, Waheed Parra, Thursday bombarded MP Aga Syed Ruhullah with several questions regarding his inaction on critical issues, including his failure to propose a resolution condemning the abrogation of Article 370 in Parliament, asking, “If you could introduce a bill to restrict liquor sales, why not for Article 370?”
“Why didn’t you propose a resolution in Parliament condemning the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, given that it was a parliamentary decision?” Parra asked Ruhullah in a post on ‘X’. “This historic change reshaped the political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, and a formal resolution would have been a strong symbolic gesture.”
“If you could introduce a bill to restrict liquor sales in J&K, why didn’t you bring forward a bill focused on restoring Article 370 or re-establishing J&K’s special status?” he questioned. “Such an initiative could have at least opened a dialogue on one of the most contentious issues affecting the region.”
“Since law and order is a central subject, why haven’t you actively pushed for legislation in Parliament aimed at curbing the misuse of UAPA?” Parra further questioned. “This law has been widely criticized for its role in prolonged detentions without trial. With broad support from the INDIA alliance, a concerted effort could provide relief to many affected individuals in J&K.”
“The reservation bill, which impacts J&K, was debated and can be amended in Parliament. Why was there no formal protest or legislative action taken against the questionable reservation policies in the region?” he added. “This would have been a significant platform to voice concerns about the fairness of these policies.”
“These are pressing concerns that many in J&K expect leaders to address in the corridors of power. I look forward to hearing your stance on these critical issues,” he concluded. (KDC)
