Flanked by 'dissident MLAs,' Farooq Abdullah says no rift within National Conference

The Economic Times · PTI · 2026-11-06 08:29 UTC

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah emphasised party unity following a meeting with disgruntled MLAs. The meeting aimed to address concerns regarding the recent cabinet expansion and party organization. Abdullah stated that the concerns of the legislators were genuine and would be taken into consideration. Assurance was given to address some issues immediately while others would be resolved gradually.

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) leadership put on a united show after a meeting with a group of MLAs here on Friday, dismissing suggestions of any rift within the ruling party of Jammu and Kashmir.

NC president Farooq Abdullah dismissed speculations about any fissures within the party as "baseless rumours", saying it was united and "will never be broken".

The NC leadership held the meeting Friday morning to pacify party legislators reportedly unhappy at being omitted from the council of ministers. As many as 15 NC MLAs reached the Gupkar residence of the Abdullahs here for the meeting.

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