'BJP Misled Him, Gave Lollipop': Omar Abdullah's Party As MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Quits
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi's resignation from the National Conference has sparked a political conflict between the party and the BJP. The National Conference accuses the BJP of poaching their members, citing comments from BJP leader Ram Madhav as evidence of interference.
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This highlights the ongoing political instability and power struggles within Jammu and Kashmir's regional politics.
The resignation of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered a full-blown political slugfest between the ruling National Conference and the BJP, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accusing the Opposition party of misleading him with a "lollipop".Choudhary also linked his exit directly to a statement made by BJP leader Ram Madhav in Jammu. Madhav had on Monday claimed that the massive gathering at Ruhullah's farewell rally in Budgam was held due to the "full blessings of our people."Latching on to the remark, Choudhary said it proves the BJP's hand in breaking Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's NC."We have always said that the BJP is a powerful force trying to break the National Conference.
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Srinagar Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Resigns From National Conference
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