Islamic Scholars Slam NC Legislator in J&K for Opposing Ban Proposal on Liquor Sale

Islamic Scholars Slam NC Legislator in J&K for Opposing Ban Proposal on Liquor Sale

SRINAGAR — An organisation of Islamic scholars and clerics, on Tuesday, criticised a legislator of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir for his statement on a proposal to ban the sale of liquor in the Union Territory (UT). Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Spokesperson, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, lashed out at the reckless statement by the National Conference MLA and Justice (Retired), Hasnain Masoodi to reporters outside the Jammu and…

MMU Slams Masoodi's remarks, demands NC to clarify stand on liquor sales

The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), Jammu and Kashmir’s largest religious body, on Tuesday strongly condemned National Conference legislator Hasnain Masoodi’s remarks justifying liquor sales in the union territory for revenue, calling them “reckless and deeply unfortunate.”The MMU, led by Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, demanded that the ruling National Conference must clarify its stance and urged immediate steps toward a complete pro…