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NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi Snubbed: Why Party Meeting Exclusion Sparks Crisis

The National Conference has kicked off its crucial two-day working committee meeting in Srinagar. Surprisingly, party MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi wasn't invited despite being a permanent member since 2002. Mehdi expressed his disappointment while visiting Ganderbal district, calling out the party leadership for not honoring election promises about Article 370. He warned that failing to keep manifesto commitments could seriously damage public trust in mainstream political parties.

Key Points: NC Working Committee Meeting Starts Without MP Ruhullah Mehdi

  • NC MP expresses surprise over exclusion from working committee meeting for first time since 2002
  • Mehdi denies reports of forming new party amid speculation about internal rift
  • MP criticizes party leadership for backtracking on Article 370 restoration promises
  • Youth suffering due to unresolved reservation issues, warns Mehdi about political consequences
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Meeting of NC's top decision-making body starts, MP Aga Ruhullah says not invited

National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi reveals he wasn't invited to party's key meeting despite being permanent member since 2002, raising internal tensions.

"If a party does not adhere to its own manifesto, it will lose credibility and losing trust is the greatest loss in politics - Aga Ruhullah Mehdi"

Srinagar, Nov 27

The National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir started its two-day working committee (WC) meeting on Thursday here as party MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said he was not invited despite being a permanent member of the WC.

Chaired by party President Farooq Abdullah, the NC WC meeting started at the Nawa-e-Subha headquarters of the party in Srinagar.

NC Vice-President, Omar Abdullah, and all other senior leaders from both the Valley and the Jammu division attended the meeting including the special invitees.

NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi told reporters during his daylong visit to Ganderbal district on Thursday that for the first time since 2002, he had not been invited to attend the NC WC meeting despite being a permanent member of the party's powerful body.

The NC MP expressed surprise over not being invited to the meeting.

Ruhullah Mehdi said he had no information about the meeting and he was hearing it from the media.

"If a working committee meeting is indeed taking place, then I should have been there. I have been a permanent member since 2002, and this is the first time that I have not been invited," he added.

He denied reports that he was trying to form his own party after disenchantment from the NC.

"I have not distanced myself from any party, nor have I held discussions with anyone regarding forming a new party."

"I have disagreement with NC leadership over our commitment to the people during the 2024 elections."

"We promised the people that we would fight for the restoration of protections linked to Article 370. We received support on that basis. Changing our stand after securing the mandate is not acceptable."

"Youth have been suffering due to delays in resolving the reservation matter. More than a year has gone by."

"If the issue remains unresolved even after a month, I will again sit with the students until justice is delivered," Ruhullah Mehdi said.

He added that failing to honour the manifesto commitments could erode people's trust in mainstream political parties.

"If a party does not adhere to its own manifesto, it will lose credibility and losing trust is the greatest loss in politics," he said.

Ruhullah Mehdi visited Tulamulla town of Ganderbal and also went to Baba Nagri Wangat village to express condolences to the local killed in November 10 blast near the Red Fort.

- IANS

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Priya S
Ruhullah ji is absolutely right about manifesto commitments. Parties make big promises during elections but forget them afterwards. This is why youth are losing faith in mainstream politics. Stand by your words!
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Arjun K
The Article 370 issue is very sensitive. If NC promised to fight for its restoration and then changes stance, it's betrayal of public trust. Kashmir deserves political honesty.
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Sarah B
As someone following Indian politics closely, this internal conflict in NC is worrying. A united opposition is crucial for healthy democracy. Hope they resolve their differences soon.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while I understand Ruhullah's frustration, sometimes party leadership has to make strategic decisions. Maybe there were valid reasons for his exclusion that we're not aware of. Let's not jump to conclusions.
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Michael C
The youth reservation issue he mentioned is critical. Delays in resolving such matters create frustration among educated youth. Political parties need to address these concerns urgently.
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Ananya R
It's good that he visited the families affected by the Red Fort blast. Politicians should always remember their humanitarian duties alongside political work. 👏

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