The existing fault lines between the alliance partners PDP and BJP were once again exposed on the floor of the State Assembly on Tuesday after the Speaker expunged the controversial remarks made by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti describing as ‘anti-national’ the act by 'some forces sitting in New Delhi' and trying to target Article 370 of the constitution by getting section 35-A scrapped.
Raising the issue during the zero hour BJP MlA from Kathua Rajiv Jasrotia had demanded that the statement made by Chief Minister in the house on Monday should be expunged from the Assembly records as it has raised question marks over the core ideology of the BJP.
Terming the move as 'unprecedented' in the history of state assembly where Chief Ministers' statement was expunged combined opposition led by Omar Abdullah created ruckus in the house demanding clarification from the Chief Minister over her remarks.
Speaking to reporters outside the state assembly, NC MlA Devendra Singh Rana said after the speaker has expunged the remarks of leader of the House the position of Chief Minister has become 'untenable'.