Srinagar, March 4 -- Lone, a former minister who represents Handwara constituency, walked out of the assembly shortly after the end of the Question Hour, saying "I am not convinced by the speaker's reply and I believe they are trying to muzzle us".

As the assembly was preparing to discuss the Lt Governor's address after the Question Hour, the People's Conference chairman drew the attention of the speaker to the amendments moved by him, including restoration of Article 370.

The speaker told the member that the House has already passed a resolution about the special status and there is no need for such a move, before dismissing the motion.

"I have moved some amendments with regards to Lt Governor's address but five of the seven amendment...