Srinagar: A meeting between dissident National Conference (NC) legislators and party president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is currently underway at the Chief Minister’s residence in Srinagar, with the legislators submitting a written set of demands to the party leadership.
The dissident legislators reached the Chief Minister’s residence on Friday morning to formally present their grievances and seek corrective measures following the recent cabinet expansion and growing internal discontent within the party.
Among the legislators who have reached the residence are Javed Mirchal, Sajad Shafi Uri, Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir, Farooq Jan, Bashir Ahmad Veeri, Abdul Majid Bhat alias Larmi, Farooq Ahmad Shah, Mubarak Gul, Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, Aijaz Ahmad Jan, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, Saif-ud-Din Bhat and Qaisar Jamshaid Lone.
The legislators are understood to be pressing for major political, administrative and organisational reforms, including greater accountability, removal of the Chief Minister’s Advisor, improved coordination between elected representatives and the government, and implementation of earlier party resolutions.
Restoration of statehood and special status to Jammu and Kashmir is also among the issues expected to figure in the discussions.
Further details are awaited as the meeting continues. (JKNS)