Omar Abdullah to Meet Rebel NC MLAs Over Cabinet Grievances
· India · Times of India, NDTV
Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah will meet dissident National Conference legislators in Srinagar on Friday to address grievances triggered by a recent cabinet expansion. Around 25 MLAs have demanded the replacement of all eight cabinet ministers, including the deputy chief minister, within 15 days. They also seek the removal of Omar's political adviser Nasir Aslam Wani, who is accused of controlling key government decisions. The meeting follows an open revolt that has shaken the party, though legislator Salman Sagar insisted the MLAs are not rebels but have raised concerns that will be discussed. NC leadership has been in direct touch with the aggrieved legislators, with Gurez MLA Nazir Ahmad Gurezi seen as a leading voice among them. The outcome could determine the stability of the state government.
Why it matters
The rebellion threatens the stability of the Jammu & Kashmir government and tests Omar Abdullah's authority within his own party ahead of crucial governance decisions.
Read the original report — Times of India
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