Omar Abdullah rejigged his cabinet. Now he has to address the discontent
On Friday, a meeting of 18 dissatisfied National Conference legislators in Srinagar exposed internal conflicts over the cabinet expansion. The legislators expressed unwillingness to accept the party's decision, following the inducting of four new ministers. While discontent had been brewing since the government's formation in 2024, it surged after the cabinet expansion, leading to the organized pushback.
The decision was seen as arbitrary, as senior loyal party members were left out despite limited cabinet berths. Omar Abdullah's election promises raised expectations among party legislators for cabinet berths, but the expanded cabinet could only accommodate nine ministers. The legislators demanded the removal of long-serving ministers, fulfilling campaign promises, and addressing grievances against prominent party leaders.
Omar Abdullah now faces the challenge of maintaining unity within the party amidst growing discontent.
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