Troubles Mounting For Omar Abdullah? NC Legislators Hold Secret Meeting, Set 4 Major Demands | Politics News

Last Updated:October 30, 2026, 23:25 IST

Several NC legislators have accused the party leadership of ignoring their suggestions and inputs, particularly after the recent cabinet rejig

Some members also expressed reservations over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s approach towards the Centre, with suggestions emerging during the meeting that he should take a more aggressive political position. (File photo)

A group of disgruntled legislators from the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Friday held a meeting in Srinagar to discuss growing discontent within the party, raising questions over the leadership, functioning of the government and the recent cabinet reshuffle.

The meeting, held at the Srinagar residence of Qaisar Jamshed Lone, MLA from Lolab, which lasted for hours, was attended by several party MLAs, while some joined virtually owing to prior commitments.

Sources said the legislators took a collective oath and resolved to press for four major demands, including the removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, the dropping of ministers who have completed two years in office, and the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.

The legislators have also demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) portfolio from the Deputy Chief Minister and called for a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle in consultation with all MLAs.

The proposed reshuffle, they said, should be based on minimum eligibility criteria and ensure rational representation.

The meeting comes amid growing resentment among a section of NC legislators, who have accused the party leadership of ignoring their suggestions and inputs, particularly after the recent cabinet expansion and reshuffle.

Sources said some legislators have expressed concern over the continuation of ministers they consider non-performing while also questioning the leadership’s failure to accommodate their views.

The discontent is also understood to have roots in demands raised by legislators from the Pir Panjal region, who had sought the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. However, the demand was not acted upon during the recent reshuffle.

The legislators are now demanding the removal of Nasir Aslam Wani, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and others.

Some members also expressed reservations over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s approach towards the Centre, with suggestions emerging during the meeting that he should take a more aggressive political position.

The political fallout of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s exit from the National Conference and its possible impact on the party’s electoral constituencies also figured in the discussions.

A legislator from the Pir Panjal region has been appointed as the convenor of the forum, sources said, indicating an attempt by the disgruntled legislators to give their collective demands an organised shape.

The meeting signals another challenge for the National Conference leadership, which is already facing internal questions over ministerial representation, the functioning of the government and its political approach towards the Centre.

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What four major demands did disgruntled JKNC legislators raise during their secret meeting in Srinagar?

Disgruntled National Conference legislators pressed for four key demands, including the removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. They also called for the immediate withdrawal of the Roads and Buildings portfolio from the Deputy Chief Minister and a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle based on minimum eligibility criteria and rational representation.

Why are National Conference legislators expressing resentment against the party leadership?

Resentment has grown among a section of NC legislators because they feel the leadership ignored their suggestions and inputs following the recent cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Members expressed concern over non-performing ministers retaining their positions and the leadership failing to accommodate their views.

How has Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s exit impacted the National Conference party?

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s exit has added to uncertainty and triggered internal tension within the ruling National Conference, prompting top leaders to hold closed-door crisis management meetings to prevent other MLAs from leaving.

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