Srinagar, Oct. 5 -- Two opposition legislators from North Kashmir-Peoples Conference (PC) chairman Sajad Lone (Handwara) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz (Kupwara)-have accused ruling National Conference (NC) leaders of bypassing elected representatives and obstructing local development work.

The grievances were raised on the floor of the House during the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in September. Both opposition MLAs targeted NC leaders, specifically Rajya Sabha member Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan and chief minister Omar Abdullah's adviser, Nasir Aslam Wani.

In a direct query to Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, Lone sought clarity on the constitutional rights and administrative standing of MLAs unde...