NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing resentment within the National Conference camp over the recent cabinet expansion, Jammu and Kashmir minister Javed Rana on Saturday said the party remained strong, with no resentment among its ranks, and dismissed speculation that Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi's planned exit would affect the party."If Agha Sahab decides to part ways, he will do so alone. If he leaves, he leaves by himself... Why would it affect the party?" Rana said, responding to questions about Ruhullah's decision to resign from the party and his Lok Sabha seat on November 3.Rana said the government was robust under chief minister Omar Abdullah and the party organisation, under the leadership of Farooq Abdullah, stood firm."There is no resentment (in JKNC). The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference is strong, the government under the leadership of the chief minister is robust, and the organisation, under the leadership of Dr Farooq Sahab, stands firm, as solid as a rock," he said.Rana also said the reported discontent within the party was due to the limited number of ministerial positions, adding that several…
NC rift widens: J&K minister dismisses impact of MP Ruhullah's exit
In short
Discontent within the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference escalated after Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his impending resignation from both the party and parliament. In response, over a dozen dissident lawmakers convened at Lolab MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone's residence to demand that the entire council of ministers and advisor Nasir Ahmad Wani step down. Although minister Javed Rana downplayed the fallout by blaming limited ministerial slots, provincial leaders acknowledged internal tensions while accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of amplifying the rumors.
Key points
- Minister Javed Rana maintained the party remains stable under Farooq and Omar Abdullah de…: Minister Javed Rana maintained the party remains stable under Farooq and Omar Abdullah despite high-profile resignations.
- Dissatisfied lawmakers are calling for an entirely new council of ministers formed throug…: Dissatisfied lawmakers are calling for an entirely new council of ministers formed through merit and consensus.
- Party leadership characterized the post-expansion discontent as normal internal democracy…: Party leadership characterized the post-expansion discontent as normal internal democracy while accusing the BJP of stoking rumors.