Farooq Abdullah's Resignation Challenge Sparks Rift With NC MP Ruhullah
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah has publicly challenged Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi to resign from Parliament and seek a fresh mandate without party backing. The confrontation stems from Ruhullah's increasingly independent political positions and sharp criticism of the ruling NC government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Ruhullah has accused the party of abandoning the struggle for Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional rights revoked on August 5, 2019, and backtracking on election promises. Responding to the challenge, Ruhullah stated he would address the remarks in detail over the coming days, signaling an impending split with the party leadership.
Why it matters
A potential split between the National Conference and its prominent Srinagar lawmaker threatens to fracture the ruling alliance in Jammu and Kashmir.
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