Politics · India · 9 hrs ago
Farooq Abdullah returns to steer National Conference amid lawmakers’ revolt
Farooq Abdullah has returned to a leading role in the National Conference, the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir.
The move follows a stand-off between 17 party lawmakers and the Abdullah family, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Farooq, 89, had nearly stepped away from party affairs while Omar managed the government.
Tensions rose after Omar reshuffled his Cabinet on October 27, leaving at least three senior party leaders publicly unhappy about not being appointed.
The lawmakers called for a stronger campaign to restore statehood and special status, and also sought changes to government roles and portfolios.
The account does not say whether the party has accepted their demands or what will happen next.
Farooq Abdullah has returned to steer the National Conference amid a stand-off involving 17 party lawmakers.
The dispute followed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet reshuffle on October 27.
At least three senior party leaders publicly objected to not being included in the Cabinet.
The lawmakers submitted demands including a stronger push for Statehood and special status.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference patriarch, and 17 party lawmakers are involved.
- What
- Abdullah has returned to steer the party amid a stand-off between lawmakers and the Abdullah family.
- When
- The dispute began on October 27. The article was published on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Kashmir.
- Why
- The stand-off followed a Cabinet reshuffle that left at least three senior party leaders out of the Cabinet.
National Conference lawmakers
Abdullah family
Cabinet leadership
National Conference lawmakers
The lawmakers objected to the Cabinet reshuffle and demanded changes to government roles.
Abdullah family
Farooq Abdullah has returned to steer the party and shape how the government functions.
Party demands
National Conference lawmakers
The lawmakers called for a stronger struggle for Statehood and special status.
Abdullah family
The article does not state the Abdullah family’s view on these demands.
Omar Abdullah carried out a Cabinet reshuffle, prompting resentment from at least three senior party leaders.
Disgruntled lawmakers met without the Abdullahs present.
The lawmakers submitted a charter of demands to the party leadership.
- Lawmakers involved
- 17 National Conference MLAs
- Farooq Abdullah’s age
- 89
- Cabinet reshuffle
- October 27
- Lawmakers’ demand
- Restore Statehood and special status
- Adviser named in demands
- Nasir Aslam Wani
- Roads and Buildings portfolio
- Held by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary