JAMMU — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has listed a plea filed by detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik for final consideration on November 20, a party spokesperson said after the hearing of the case on Friday. Malik, who is the AAP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit president, was detained […]
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Court adjourns plea of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeking permission to attend J&K Assembly session
JAMMU — An application of detained Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik seeking permission to participate in the ongoing assembly session was adjourned on Monday by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh till October 30, a day before the autumn session is scheduled to end. The lawyers of Malik, the president of […]
Voted for NC candidates in RS polls in larger interest of J&K: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik
JAMMU — Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik on Saturday said he voted for the NC candidates in the Rajya Sabha polls in the “larger interest” of Jammu and Kashmir, setting at rest claims that he was among those who voted in favour of the BJP candidates. Malik, who is the president of the Jammu and […]
HC directs govt to ensure AAP MLA Mehraj Malik casts vote in Rajya Sabha Polls
JAMMU — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday directed the government to ensure Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik can vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election for four seats in the Union Territory. The defence council informed the court that the authorities have already dispatched postal ballots to […]
AAP MLA Mehraj Malik detained to ‘divert’ attention from Hazratbal incident: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik was made a scapegoat to divert attention from the Hazratbal emblem controversy in Jammu and Kashmir. Malik, who is also the president of the Jammu & Kashmir unit of the AAP, was detained on Monday […]
Scuffle in J&K Assembly complex: AAP protests against PDP, BJP
JAMMU — AAP on Thursday held demonstrations against the PDP and the BJP over a scuffle involving its MLA Mehraj Malik with legislators of the saffron party in the assembly complex in Jammu. Led by Malik and carrying placards against the BJP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), AAP activists demanded action against those who […]
Scuffle breaks out between BJP members and AAP MLA outside Assembly
JAMMU — A scuffle broke out between BJP members and AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly premises on Wednesday over his remarks against the saffron party. Soon after the House was adjourned, Malik was first involved in a verbal duel with PDP workers over his remarks against Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. PDP […]
Protests in Jammu over AAP MLA’s remarks against particular community
JAMMU — Scores of protests rocked the Jammu region following remarks by AAP MLA Mehraj Malik against a particular community, with organisations demanding an apology from him. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly on Thursday, Malik said, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. They are […]
BJP moves breach of privilege motion in Assembly against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik
JAMMU — The BJP has moved a breach of privilege motion in the Jammu and Assembly against AAP member Mehraj Malik for his remarks alleging that the BJP office in the Kathua district is being constructed on state land. While speaking on grants for demands related to Public Works, Mining, and Industries, Malik alleged that […]
”This is a personal matter”: MLA Mehraj Malik reacts to non-bailable warrant
DODA — Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Doda Mehraj Malik has responded to the non-bailable warrant issued against him by a Jammu court, stating that it is a personal issue and he is focused on his duties in the assembly. “I am an MLA; you may ask me about what is going on in the […]
