NC, Congress MLAs Hold Silent Protest in J&K Assembly Demanding Release of AAP Legislator Mehraj Malik
Opposition legislators hold placards and observe sit-in before proceedings, urging government to uphold democratic values.
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Legislators from the National Conference (NC) and the Congress on Thursday staged a silent protest inside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, demanding the release of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik.
The protest took place ahead of the day’s proceedings, with opposition members holding placards reading “Respect the Vote, Respect the Voice, Free Mehraj Malik.” The MLAs observed a brief sit-in to draw the government’s attention to the issue.
The protesting members said their demand aimed to safeguard democratic principles and the rights of elected representatives. They urged the government to ensure Malik’s immediate release, calling it essential for maintaining public trust in the democratic process.
