NC calls Aga Ruhullah's resignation a BJP 'Operation Lotus' win
In short
The National Conference says Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation from the party and Lok Sabha is a win for the BJP’s 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir. NC leaders Salman Sagar and Sajjad Shaheen accused him of betrayal and said he helped divide people in the Valley.
This matters for Kashmir politics and the National Conference.
What the reporting says
The National Conference said Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation from the party and Lok Sabha is a success for the BJP’s 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir. NC MLAs Salman Sagar and Sajjad Shaheen accused Mehdi of betraying the party and his electorate, and alleged he helped the BJP divide people in the Valley.
Why it matters
The National Conference has linked Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation from the party and Lok Sabha to the BJP’s 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir. NC MLAs Salman Sagar and Sajjad Shaheen accused him of betraying the party and electorate and of helping divide people in the Valley.