BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur says cabinet expansion has not gone down well with several NC MLAs
At least 17 NC legislators gave Farooq Abdullah 15 days to address unilateral decisions and coterie culture after Omar Abdullah expanded the Cabinet.
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Days after cabinet reshuffle, over dozen NC legislators hold meeting in Srinagar
Soon after the first cabinet expansion, several legislators openly criticised the party for ignoring deserving legislators; senior legislators Mubarak Gul and Abdul Majid Larmi openly criticised the party for ignoring them despite being senior legislators
There are reports of growing internal discontent within Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference. Nineteen disgruntled party MLAs have met and drafted a resolution demanding major changes in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's cabinet. The MLAs have made several demands, including the removal of ministers who have completed two years in office and the reassignment of responsibilities based on regional balance.
Revolt brews in NC as 19 MLAs seek cabinet overhaul, removal of Omar aides
Nineteen National Conference MLAs adopted a resolution seeking a cabinet reshuffle and the removal of two aides. The move reflects discontent after several senior legislators were overlooked in the latest expansion.
17 NC MLAs issue 15-day ultimatum to address ‘coterie culture’, other issues in party
Four-hour meeting of the 17 NC legislators in Srinagar comes three days after party vice-president and J&K CM Omar Abdullah expanded the Cabinet, leaving several leaders disgruntled at not being given a berth
Following the cabinet expansion, resentment has grown within the National Conference. Disgruntled MLAs met in Srinagar and demanded the replacement of ministers who had completed two years in office and the removal of the Chief Minister's advisor.
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