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National Conference’s Counterattack: ‘Operation Lotus’ or Internal Revolt? The Political Battle After Ruhullah’s Exit

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NC Alleges BJP's Operation Lotus After Ruhullah Exit: Political Engineering or Internal Crisis?

Salman Ali Sagar accuses BJP of pushing Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi out of the National Conference, but the dispute raises a more difficult question: is the party confronting political engineering, or the consequences of its own internal contradictions? By: Javid Amin | 04 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference’s response to Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation has moved beyond damage control. A day after the Srinagar MP announced his departure from the party and submitted his resignation from the Lok Sabha, the NC launched a political counterattack, accusing the BJP…

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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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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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17 NC MLAs Give Farooq, Omar Abdullah 15-Day Ultimatum Over ‘Coterie Culture’; Internal Crisis Deepens

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'End Coterie Culture': 17 NC MLAs Challenge Omar Abdullah's Leadership

A closed-door meeting involving 17 National Conference legislators and an Independent MLA has taken the cabinet reshuffle controversy to a new level, with demands for an end to unilateral decisions, greater consultation and accountability within the ruling party. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 The growing discontent within Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) has entered a more serious phase, with 17 party legislators reportedly issuing a 15-day ultimatum to party president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address what they describe as an unhealthy culture…

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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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Aga Ruhullah’s ‘Political Character’ Message Puts Fresh Spotlight on the Growing Rift Inside National Conference

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Aga Ruhullah’s ‘Political Character’ Message Puts Fresh Spotlight on the Growing Rift Inside National Conference

Aga Ruhullah on Political Character: Why His Message Deepens the NC Rift in J&K By: News Desk | 22 Aug 2026 ‘Political Character’ Is Ruhullah’s Newest Weapon in an Old Fight In Jammu and Kashmir politics, words often carry a second meaning. A statement about “principles” can be an attack on compromise. A reference to “dignity” can be a criticism of political surrender. And when a leader talks about “political character,” the question naturally follows: Whose character is being questioned? That is what makes Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s latest messaging…

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Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

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Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

Ruhullah Flags Ideological Drift in NC: Calls for Return to Core Values By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Senior National Conference leader Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir after issuing a pointed warning about what he described as an “ideological drift” within the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. In remarks that have resonated strongly within political circles and among sections of the Valley’s youth, Ruhullah cautioned that the party risks losing its historical identity if it moves too far away from its…

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Ruhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood

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Ruhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood

“Article 370, Not Just Statehood”: Ruhullah Mehdi Sparks Debate on Kashmir’s Political Mandate By: Javid Amin | 26 April 2026 A Bold Assertion from Within the Establishment In a politically charged statement that has stirred debate across Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has declared that the restoration of Article 370—not merely the return of statehood—is the true mandate of the people. His remarks stand out not only because of their content, but also because they come from within the ranks of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC),…

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Jammu & Kashmir Under Strain: House Arrests of Political Leaders and a Looming Student Stir Over Reservation Policy

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Jammu & Kashmir Under Strain: House Arrests of Political Leaders and a Looming Student Stir Over Reservation Policy

Jammu & Kashmir House Arrests: Opposition Leaders Confined Amid Looming Student Reservation Protests By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing rising political tension as authorities placed several opposition leaders under house arrest on Sunday, effectively stalling their participation in what was planned to be a major student protest over the reservation policy. The targeted detentions—including that of National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP legislator Waheed ur Rehman Para, and former Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu—reflect deepening fault lines between the government and sections…

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