Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to quit NC as rift hits Omar Abdullah govt

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government faces discontent within the National Conference, with several MLAs reportedly upset over the recent cabinet expansion. Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced he will resign from the party and his Lok Sabha seat on November 3, accusing the leadership of breaking promises including restoring Article 370 and releasing prisoners.