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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a prominent leader of the National Conference (NC) and Srinagar Lok Sabha MP, resigned from both the party and Parliament on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. In a public gathering in Budgam, Mehdi accused the NC leadership, particularly Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, of betraying the people's mandate and misusing him for electoral gains. He criticized the party for not fulfilling promises made during the 2024 assembly polls, including the restoration of Article 370 and 35A. Mehdi's resignation sets the stage for a byelection in Srinagar once his resignation is accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker. He hinted at the possibility of forming a new political party.
Mehdi's resignation marks a significant setback for the NC, as he had been a prominent figure within the party for 24 years. He accused the NC of adopting a soft approach towards the BJP and failing to defend the political rights of Jammu and Kashmir.
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