Srinagar, April 17 -- Representing Pulwama constituency in the Assembly, Para strongly criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for skipping the last three days of the legislative session, during which the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill was scheduled for discussion.

Para alleged that Omar Abdullah chose to visit the Tulip Garden instead of attending the Assembly and speaking on an issue that deeply concerns the Muslim community. "He is ashamed of calling himself a Muslim. Let him not pass the resolution, but with 60 Muslim MLAs in the House, including three from PDP, we expected his presence," Para said.

Addressing criticism over PDP's alliance with BJP, Para clarified that the coalition was formed with a transparent goal of ending at...