Archive · 26 May 2025
NC Faces Internal Rift Over Outreach and Article 370
The National Conference party in Jammu and Kashmir is having some problems.
One of their MPs, Mian Altaf, chose not to go on a trip to talk to other countries.
Another MP, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, is upset with party leaders, and says they are not standing up for the people.
The party might be disagreeing on how to deal with the Indian government and other issues.
These disagreements were hinted at through social media posts.
NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad declined to join an all-party delegation briefing foreign nations.
NC will have no political representation in the seven delegations.
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused party leaders of yielding to the Centre regarding Article 370.
Omar Abdullah posted a cryptic message about 'doers' and 'talkers'.
The internal rift became public during an NC working committee meeting on May 21.
- Who
- Mian Altaf (NC MP), Aga Ruhullah Mehdi (NC MP), Omar Abdullah (J&K CM), and various NC members and party officials.
- What
- NC MP Mian Altaf declined to join an all-party delegation, and MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused party brass.
- When
- Recent days, with the delegation's visit to Russia on Saturday.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
- Why
- Internal party rifts were exposed, particularly regarding Article 370 and the party's relationship with the Centre.
Party Leadership
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and other dissenting voices
Policy Focus
Party Leadership
The Centre’s decision about the delegation.
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and other dissenting voices
Concern over lack of progress on restoring Article 370 and NC's relationship with the Centre.
- Party Involved
- National Conference (NC)
- NC MP who declined
- Mian Altaf Ahmad
- Delegation Purpose
- Briefing foreign nations about India's anti-terrorism position
- NC MP who criticized
- Aga Ruhullah Mehdi
- Event Altaf is engaged in
- Annual religious ceremony
