Revolt in NC: 25 MLAs seek ministers’ ouster, J&K CM Omar Abdullah aide
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is facing an internal revolt from 25 National Conference legislators demanding a cabinet overhaul. The dissenters are calling for the removal of all eight cabinet ministers and a key political adviser to ensure better party governance.
Why it matters
This internal instability threatens the functionality of the newly formed coalition government in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.
SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah faces a growing revolt within National Conference (NC), with around 25 legislators demanding replacement of all eight cabinet ministers, including the deputy CM, within 15 days and removal of his close aide and political adviser Nasir Aslam Wani.At a meeting at NC MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone’s home Friday evening, legislators passed a resolution seeking a cabinet overhaul and wider consultations within the party before portfolios are allocated. Around 18 MLAs attended in person and seven joined online, according to a legislator who was present. NC has 41 MLAs in 90-member assembly and runs a coalition govt with six Congress, six independent and one CPM legislator.“So far there is no next step. The first step was a big step to bring democracy within the party,” the legislator said.
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