BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, protesting against what they termed as “unparliamentary and indecent language” allegedly used by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the House proceedings.
Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma alleged that certain remarks made by the Chief Minister — including the phrase “joote maaro” — violated legislative decorum and undermined democratic traditions.
BJP members raised slogans against the National Conference-led government inside the House and demanded an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister. Amid the uproar, party MLAs walked out in protest.
Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Sunil Sharma said the BJP would continue its protest until the Chief Minister withdraws his remarks and tenders an unconditional apology. He said such language insults the institution and lowers the dignity of the legislature.
Sharma described the comments as “shameful” and accused the ruling party of disregarding constitutional norms and the sanctity of the House. He further alleged that treasury bench members mocked Opposition legislators through gestures, which, he said, further deteriorated the quality of debate.
The controversy arose during a heated discussion in the Assembly that led to repeated disruptions. Following the walkout and continued sloganeering, the Speaker later adjourned the House for the day amid the tense situation.
The BJP maintained that it would not compromise on the dignity of the Assembly and warned that protests would continue if the Chief Minister does not apologise.
