National Conference Faces Internal Crisis As 20 MLAs Push For Cabinet Overhaul
What Happened
Around 20 disgruntled National Conference MLAs are pressing for major changes following the recent Jammu & Kashmir cabinet reshuffle. Their demands include replacing four ministers who have served since the Omar Abdullah government was formed in October 2024, removing CM advisers Nasir Aslam Wani and Shammi Oberoi, and taking a stronger position on statehood and Article 370. Separately, Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has announced that he intends to resign from both the National Conference and his Lok Sabha seat on November 3, criticising the party leadership over what he says is its failure to pursue commitments including restoration of Article 370.
Key Takeaways
The NC is facing significant internal dissent, but reports that the 20 MLAs are about to quit the party should be treated cautiously. One legislator involved in the discussions said the group wants corrective changes and does not intend to leave the NC, although resignation from Assembly seats has been raised as a possibility if their concerns are not addressed.