Jammu and Kashmir, April 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) chief Sajad Lone on Wednesday demanded that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather step aside temporarily in the wake of the ongoing controversy surrounding the Waqf Bill and former Speaker Mubarak Gul preside over proceedings.

Speaking to ANI, Sajad Lone said, "We demanded that the Speaker either goes back to his chambers temporarily and Mubarak Gul take over for the time being and our work will be done. We also brought in a no-confidence motion. If he persists, then I think the no-confidence motion should be successful."

The dispute comes amid mounting tensions over the proposed discussions on the Waqf Bill.

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