Assembly Session: Jammu Kashmir Assembly Speaker Disallows Discussion on Mehraj Malik’s Detention

VoM News Desk | October 23, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir, Politics | Follow on Google News

Assembly Session: Jammu Kashmir Assembly Speaker Disallows Discussion on Mehraj Malik’s Detention

National Conference (NC) legislators Tanvir Sadiq and Hilal Akbar Lone on Thursday raised the issue of the detention of MLA Doda, Mehraj Malik, during the opening session of the Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly, urging the government to ensure his immediate release.

The two lawmakers sought permission from the Speaker to initiate a discussion on Malik’s detention, arguing that an elected representative’s continued incarceration under the Public Safety Act (PSA) undermines the democratic process. “People of Doda have chosen their representative. He must be allowed to take part in the Assembly proceedings and raise the issues of his constituency,” the legislators demanded.

However, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed the discussion, stating that the session had commenced with the customary homage to members and prominent leaders who had passed away since the last sitting of the House. He directed the legislators to reserve their concerns for an appropriate time during the proceedings.

Besides, PDP MLA from Tral too raised the issue of Mehraj Malik’s PSA detention in the Assembly, demanding his immediate release and an end to such unlawful detentions.

MLA Mehraj Malik, who represents Doda constituency, has been lodged in jail under the Public Safety Act. His detention has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who allege that such actions deny due representation to the people.

Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, NC’s Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq reiterated the party’s demand for Malik’s unconditional release. “This is a question of democratic rights. An elected MLA cannot serve his people from behind bars,” Sadiq said.

Hilal Akbar Lone also termed the detention “undemocratic and unjustified,” adding that the government must uphold constitutional values by allowing every elected member to perform his duties.

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