J&K: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Quits Party, Announces Lok Sabha Resignation - CIDEO
In a major setback to Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference (NC), Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday announced his decision to quit the party and resign from the Lok Sabha, accusing its leadership of betraying the people's mandate and failing to fulfil electoral promises. Ruhullah made the announcement during a public gathering organised in Budgam to mark the death anniversary…
In a significant loss for Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference, MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced on Monday that he would be leaving the party and resigning from his position in the Lok Sabha. His decision came after he accused the party leadership of betraying the people's mandate and failing to fulfill electoral promises.
The announcement was made during a public gathering in Budgam to commemorate his father's death anniversary. A sizable group of supporters attended the event held at Behesht-e-Zahra Park. Ruhullah formally submitted his resignation documents in the presence of the crowd, and the event was captured by IANS. The MP stated that his departure from the party was an "Azadinama" and that his decision was both ideological and political in nature.
He criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alleging that the position he held had become a source of distress and that Omar did not need to lower his dignity to maintain his power. Ruhullah explained that his differences with the NC leadership were not personal but rather centered around ideological and political disagreements.
He accused the National Conference of not upholding its commitments regarding the restoration of Article 370, protecting constitutional rights, reservation policy, and the release of prisoners. Ruhullah emphasized that compromising on these issues was not an option for him, as the party had campaigned on these promises to gain public support.
He confirmed that he had no intention of joining another political party and instead planned to establish a new political platform composed of honest, committed, and politically aware youth who share his concerns for Jammu and Kashmir and desire to bring about social change. For now, his Lok Sabha seat will remain occupied, as his resignation must first be accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker before the constituency can be declared vacant and a by-election be held according to the relevant legal provisions.
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