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Ruhullah’s Resignation Shakes National Conference, But Can He Build a New Political Force?

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Ruhullah Quits NC: Can He Build a Political Alternative in Kashmir?

After the Resignation: Ruhullah’s Real Test Begins Now From National Conference Star Campaigner to Its Most Prominent Dissenter, Can He Turn Public Sympathy Into a Political Force? By: Javid Amin | 03 November 2026 Budgam/Srinagar: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s decision to walk away from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference marks a significant moment in the Valley’s political landscape. At a public gathering in Budgam on Tuesday, the Srinagar MP announced his departure from the party and resignation from the Lok Sabha, accusing the NC leadership of moving away from…

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National Conference Crisis Deepens as Disgruntled MLAs Demand Changes; Ruhullah Sets Exit Date

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Omar Abdullah Faces Internal Pressure as NC Dissidents Demand Government Restructuring

Senior leaders attempt to open communication channels with unhappy legislators as demands for cabinet restructuring, accountability and implementation of election promises expose deeper divisions within the ruling party By: Javid Amin | 02 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) is facing a difficult test of internal unity after a cabinet reshuffle triggered growing dissatisfaction among its legislators, with senior party leaders now attempting to bring the disgruntled members into direct discussions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. What initially appeared to be resentment over ministerial appointments has developed into a…

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J&K Politics at Boiling Point: NC Faces Internal Revolt as Statehood and Article 370 Return to Centre Stage

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18 NC MLAs Seek Sweeping Changes: Is Omar Abdullah Facing His Biggest Political Test?

Cabinet Reshuffle Was the Trigger, Not the Cause: 18 Legislators Seek Major Changes as Ruhullah’s Exit Deepens the Party’s Ideological Crisis By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), which returned to power in Jammu and Kashmir with a strong electoral mandate in 2024, is facing an increasingly public test of internal cohesion. What initially appeared to be disappointment over the latest cabinet expansion has developed into a wider confrontation over political accountability, the concentration of decision-making, implementation of election promises and the party’s position on…

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Omar Abdullah Govt in Danger? Facts, Ground Reality and What Could Happen Next

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24 NC MLAs Revolt? Is Omar Abdullah's Government Really in Danger?

Short Answer: The Government Is Not in Immediate Danger, But NC Faces Its Biggest Internal Crisis Since Returning to Power By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 The headlines about “24 NC MLAs rebelling” and Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s planned resignation have undoubtedly shaken the ruling National Conference (NC). However, based on currently available facts, there is no evidence that Omar Abdullah’s government is on the verge of collapse. The real story is not government survival. The real story is a battle over power, ideology, accountability, statehood, Article 370 and…

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Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan Remarks Trigger Wider Political Row as Azad and Congress Respond

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Azad Rejects Farooq Abdullah’s Kashmir Statement, BJP Demands Apology

“I Respect Farooq Sahab, But His Remarks Were Wrong”: Azad’s Response Deepens Row Over Kashmir Comments By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Former Chief Minister says Pakistan is an enemy of India and J&K; BJP demands action, while Congress distances itself from NC chief’s remarks Srinagar, October 26: A political controversy over National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir has widened, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad publicly rejecting Abdullah’s assessment and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding an apology and action against…

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Aga Ruhullah Accuses BJP of Creating Hostile Atmosphere for Kashmiris Since 2019

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‘Polarised, Not Normalised’: Aga Ruhullah Questions Kashmir’s Post-2019 Reality

‘Polarised, Not Normalised’: Aga Ruhullah Accuses BJP of Creating Hostile Atmosphere for Kashmiris By: News Desk | 20 October 2026 Srinagar: Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of creating an increasingly hostile environment for Kashmiris both within Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the country, arguing that the political changes introduced in August 2019 have failed to deliver the normalcy and public confidence promised by the ruling party. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday, the National Conference MP…

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Omar Abdullah Government Completes Two Years: Welfare Gains, Unfulfilled Promises Put NC Under Pressure

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Omar Abdullah Government Completes 2 Years: NC Manifesto Promises Reviewed

Omar Abdullah Government Completes 2 Years: NC Manifesto Promises Reviewed By: News Desk | 15 October 2026 Srinagar: Two years after the National Conference (NC) returned to power in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government is entering its third year with a mixed record—some welfare measures have moved forward, while several major political and economic commitments remain incomplete, narrowed in scope or awaiting tangible results. The government, which took office on October 16, 2024, came to power on a manifesto promising constitutional restoration, employment, affordable electricity, social welfare…

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Farooq Abdullah Revives Article 370 Debate, Says Those Who Facilitated Abrogation Must Answer

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Who Helped Abrogate Article 370? Farooq Abdullah Puts J&K Politicians on Notice

Those Who Facilitated Article 370 Abrogation Must Answer to People By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2026 NC chief revives debate over who enabled the 2019 constitutional changes as Article 370, statehood and J&K’s political future remain central issues Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has renewed his criticism of the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, saying the move was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s political agenda and arguing that those who allegedly helped or facilitated it from within Jammu and Kashmir must also answer to the people. Abdullah’s…

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J&K Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid BJP Protests; Omar Pushes Centre for Immediate Restoration

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J&K Assembly Passes Omar Abdullah’s Statehood Resolution After BJP Walkout

Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeks immediate restoration of full statehood; BJP walks out after opposing autonomy references By: News Desk | 28 September 2026 Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, bringing the elected House’s latest demand directly before the Government of India. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was adopted by voice vote after several hours of heated debate, protests and disruptions. BJP legislators, who had opposed the resolution…

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Farooq Abdullah Challenges Aga Ruhullah to Resign: Inside the Escalating NC Rift Over Article 370

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Farooq Abdullah Challenges Aga Ruhullah to Resign: Inside the Escalating NC Rift Over Article 370

Farooq Abdullah vs Aga Ruhullah: NC Rift Deepens Over Article 370, Resignation Challenge By: News Desk | 24 Aug 2026 Farooq Abdullah’s Challenge Changes the Nature of the NC Dispute The argument inside the National Conference has entered a more consequential phase. For weeks, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has been publicly questioning his party’s political direction, particularly its decision to emphasise restoration of statehood rather than making the restoration of Article 370 and wider constitutional guarantees the central demand. Now, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has answered him directly—and unusually…

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