Discontent erupts as 18 NC legislators meet party chief over cabinet reshuffle
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
Eighteen National Conference legislators met party president Farooq Abdullah at his Srinagar Gupkar Road residence amid growing discontent over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent cabinet reshuffle. The dissenting MLAs have demanded the removal of ministers who have served for the past two years, and have raised grievances against senior leaders Nasir Aslam Wani and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi. This meeting follows a similar gathering exactly one week prior where legislators declared themselves 'unwilling' to accept the reshuffle decisions. Additionally, Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the party, citing 'rot' within the National Conference.
Why it matters
The internal revolt threatens the stability of Omar Abdullah's government and risks further eroding the party's legislative strength in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially altering the regional power balance.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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