Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced he will formally tender his resignation at a Budgam gathering on November 3, an event marking the death anniversary of his father. Mehdi accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of diluting crucial stances on Muslim issues, reservations, and the Waqf Amendment Act. He cited public remarks by party president Farooq Abdullah inviting him to leave as the catalyst that finalized his departure.
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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused Omar Abdullah of moving toward political submission regarding…: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused Omar Abdullah of moving toward political submission regarding central government policies.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah previously indicated Mehdi was free to depa…: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah previously indicated Mehdi was free to depart over disagreements regarding Article 370.
Mehdi argued the party surrendered its mandate by normalizing decisions on reservations,…: Mehdi argued the party surrendered its mandate by normalizing decisions on reservations, the Waqf Amendment Act, and regional autonomy.
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Article 370, Waqf, BJP: Mehdi explains why he is quitting NC and challenging its ideology
BUDGAM: At the entrance of the National Conference (NC) Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi home’s two large banners at the gate sum up the message he wants to convey. One reads, “Wada kursi se bada hai” (a promise is bigger than a chair), while the other says, “Kirdar ki siyasat, usoolon ki siyasat” (politics of character, politics of principles).Inside the hall, party workers gathered in small groups, discussing the fallout of Mehdi's announcement that he would formally resign from as NC MP at a rally here on November 3 on the death anniversary of his father. One worker said, “even at a barber's shop, people do not give up their chairs for someone else even if that person is older. Here is a man willing to leave his chair for the sake of principles. Who gives up a chair like that.”Inside in his room, sitting calmly in his chair, Mehdi insists his decision to part ways with the party is final and there is no…
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