Why Was NC MP Aga Ruhullah Not Invited to the Party's Key Meeting?
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Key Takeaways
- Aga Ruhullah's exclusion from the NC meeting marks a significant internal party issue.
- Concerns about the party's commitment to its manifesto and public trust were raised.
- The youth's reservation issues remain unresolved, prompting calls for action.
- Ruhullah denies any intent to form a new political party.
- Maintaining political credibility is essential for party success.
Srinagar, Nov 27 (NationPress) The National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir commenced its two-day working committee (WC) meeting on Thursday, with party MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi stating he was not invited despite his status as a permanent member of the WC.
The meeting, overseen by party President Farooq Abdullah, took place at the NC's Nawa-e-Subha headquarters in Srinagar.
In attendance were NC Vice-President Omar Abdullah and other senior leaders from both the Valley and Jammu division, along with special invitees.
During a visit to Ganderbal district, NC MP Mehdi expressed his astonishment at not receiving an invitation to the WC meeting, marking the first time since 2002 he has been excluded.
He mentioned, "I had no prior information about the meeting; I learned about it through the media. As a permanent member since 2002, it is surprising for me not to be present."
Mehdi dismissed rumors regarding his plans to establish a new party after growing discontent with the NC.
"I have not distanced myself from any party, nor have I engaged in discussions about forming a new one," he asserted.
He voiced his concerns regarding the NC leadership and their commitment to the people ahead of the 2024 elections, stating, "We assured the public that we would advocate for the restoration of protections associated with Article 370. We gained support on that premise, and altering our stance post-election is unacceptable."
He highlighted the youth's struggles due to delays in addressing reservation issues, stating, "If this matter remains unresolved in a month, I will reconvene with the students until justice is achieved."
Mehdi warned that failing to uphold manifesto commitments could damage the public's trust in mainstream political parties, saying, "If a party fails to respect its manifesto, it loses credibility, and the loss of trust is the most significant setback in politics."
He also paid his respects to a local victim of the November 10 blast near the Red Fort during his visit to Tulamulla town and Baba Nagri Wangat village.