National Conference Forms Advisory Councils to Address Dissent
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
The National Conference (NC) president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, is establishing advisory councils of MLAs to address internal dissent within the party in Srinagar. This move follows a Cabinet expansion on October 27, after which 17 legislators raised demands. These councils will serve as a bridge between the party and the government, holding regular meetings with Ministers on policy decisions and departmental functioning. Legislators will choose which Ministers they wish to work with and can join a maximum of two councils. The initiative aims to give MLAs not inducted into the Cabinet a role in government decision-making and counter concerns that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is surrounded by a small group.
Why it matters
This restructuring aims to unify the NC party and ensure broader participation in governance, potentially stabilising the Omar Abdullah government. It could impact policy implementation and the party's internal dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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