Farooq Abdullah says National Conference has no internal rift
In short
Farooq Abdullah met disgruntled National Conference MLAs and said the party has no internal split. The talks focused on concerns about the recent cabinet expansion and party organisation.
He said the MLAs’ concerns were genuine. He also said some issues would be fixed at once and the rest over time.
What the reporting says
Farooq Abdullah met disgruntled National Conference MLAs and said the party has no rift. The meeting was aimed at addressing concerns over the recent cabinet expansion and party organisation. Abdullah said the legislators’ concerns were genuine and would be considered. He also said some issues would be addressed immediately, while others would be resolved gradually.
Why it matters
Farooq Abdullah met dissatisfied National Conference MLAs and publicly stressed party unity. The discussion centered on the recent cabinet expansion and party organisation, with Abdullah saying the concerns were genuine. He said some matters would be handled immediately and others gradually.