Some decisions maybe taken within 24 or 48 hours: NC MLA Bashir Veeri says after concluding meeting with Farooq Abdullah and CM Omar Abdullah
The rebels want a new Cabinet, removal of adviser Nasir Aslam Wani and a grievance mechanism as party tensions deepen, legislators said.
- On Friday, 15 disgruntled National Conference legislators gathered at party president Farooq Abdullah's Srinagar residence to address internal grievances over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government and recent Cabinet decisions.
- Tensions escalated following the October 27 Cabinet expansion, with legislators alleging they faced "continued humiliation" and inaccessibility from the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his close aides since the government assumed power.
- The group of 17 lawmakers demanded removal of adviser Nasir Aslam Wani and a Cabinet reshuffle to establish a consultative mechanism. MLA Nazir Gurezi stated, "Some issues will be addressed immediately, and on others, work will be carried out gradually."
- Dismissing reports of a party rift as "baseless rumours," Farooq Abdullah assured legislators their concerns were examined thoroughly. He stated the party "will never be broken" and remains united despite the internal discord.
- Farooq Abdullah has resumed a steering role to stabilize the party, reiterating that the struggle for restoration of statehood, Article 370, and 35A will continue to its logical conclusion amid ongoing internal tensions.
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NC’s internal rumblings put Farooq Abdullah back in the saddle, overshadow Omar Abdullah
A meeting between 17 disgruntled National Conference legislators and the Abdullahs, managed by Ali Muhammad Sagar, has put the party’s old guard back in focus after the Cabinet expansion; their 10-point memorandum seeks a consultative advisory group of legislators and a high-powered disciplinary committee
Abdullahs meet 'dissident MLAs', say no rift in party
The National Conference leadership, including Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, met with disgruntled MLAs in Srinagar on Friday to address their concerns and dismiss rumours of a party rift. The leadership asserted the party's unity and pledged to resolve issues, including the ongoing struggle for Article 370 and 35A.
Flanked by 'dissident MLAs,' Farooq Abdullah says no rift within National Conference
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah emphasised party unity following a meeting with disgruntled MLAs. The meeting aimed to address concerns regarding the recent cabinet expansion and party organization. Abdullah stated that the concerns of the legislators were genuine and would be taken into consideration. Assurance was given to address some issues immediately while others would be resolved gradually.
15 NC MLAs Meet At Farooq Abdullah's Residence In Srinagar As Rebellion Puts Omar Abdullah Under Pressure
Fifteen disgruntled National Conference MLAs met Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar as pressure mounted on Omar Abdullah over the Cabinet row, internal rebellion and Assembly numbers in Jammu and Kashmir.
Cabinet expansion triggers unrest in NC; dissident MLAs meet Farooq, Omar Abdullah - The Tribune
A key meeting between the National Conference leadership and dissident legislators of the party is underway in Srinagar amid growing discontent over last month's Cabinet expansion.
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