National Conference Disgruntled MLAs Hold Third Closed-Door Meeting in Srinagar
· India · India Today, Hindustan Times
Discontent within the National Conference deepened on Wednesday as 10 to 15 disgruntled MLAs held their third closed-door meeting in Srinagar. The meeting coincided with the expiry of a deadline set by veteran leader Mubarak Gul, who demanded a ministerial berth following Omar Abdullah's October 27 cabinet reshuffle. Gul met his supporters in Srinagar to discuss his future course of action but declined to make an immediate public statement. The internal party rift further intensified after Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his resignation from the National Conference at a rally.
Why it matters
The internal rebellion threatens the stability of the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent cabinet reshuffle.
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