JAMMU, April 9 -- Senior legislator from Handwara and president of the People's Conference, Sajad Lone, on Tuesday formally moved a no confidence motion against Jammu and Kashmir assembly speaker Abdul Rahim Rather seeking his removal.

The resolution, submitted under rule 215(A) of the rules of procedure and conduct of business, marks a sharp escalation in tensions within the assembly.

Rather, a senior leader from the National Conference (NC) and a former finance minister, has come under fire from opposition legislators for what they describe as "undemocratic conduct" and repeated violations of legislative norms.

The resolution, addressed to assembly secretary Manoj Kumar Pandita, states: "This decision stems from widespread outrage wi...