Aga Ruhullah resigns from NC, signals new J&K political outfit
In short
Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi said he is leaving the National Conference at a rally in Budgam. He also hinted that he may start a new political group in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the party did not keep its promises on Article 370 and other issues.
This could shift local politics in Jammu and Kashmir, but it is not yet clear if a new party will actually be formed or what support it will have.
What the reporting says
Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his resignation from the National Conference at a rally in Budgam and said he may launch a new political entity in Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized the party leadership for not meeting election promises on Article 370 and other issues, and said he was disappointed after supporting the NC in the last Assembly elections. The immediate political impact is unclear, including whether he will formally register a new outfit.
Why it matters
At a rally in Budgam, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his resignation from the National Conference and criticized the party for failing to deliver on election promises linked to Article 370 and other issues. He also signaled plans for a new political entity focused on restoring rights in Jammu and Kashmir. The immediate effect is political uncertainty within the NC and the broader regional opposition space, but the new outfit is not yet confirmed.