Ruhullah Mehdi resigns from Lok Sabha and National Conference
In short
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the Lok Sabha and the National Conference, and the resignation takes effect on November 3, 2026.
The move follows open criticism of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah at a memorial event. It adds to tensions inside the party.
What the reporting says
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the Lok Sabha and the National Conference, with the resignation accepted effective November 3, 2026. The Srinagar MP’s exit came amid rising tensions with party leadership after he publicly criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah at a memorial event for his father. Party members later accused him of betrayal and failing in his duties.
Why it matters
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the Srinagar MP, stepped down from the Lok Sabha and the National Conference, with the resignation accepted effective November 3, 2026. The move followed a public criticism of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah at a memorial event for his father. The reported fallout includes accusations from party members of betrayal and failure in duties.