Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is said to be in trouble with members of his own party, the NC. According to reports, some 25 unhappy MLAs have served an ultimatum of 14 days to Omar Abdullah to bring about drastic changes in the government. Not too long ago, Chief Minister was all over the news for tying the knot with a journalist Nidhi Razdan.
25 National Conference MLAs advocate important changes in the cabinet.
As per media reports quoting sources within the party, nearly 25 National Conference MLAs are feeling discontented with the working of the government. The group has in the past threatened to approach Raj Bhavan and withdraw its legislative support if its demands are not fulfilled within 14 days. The discontented MLAs are demanding a complete reshuffle of the Cabinet with the removal of ministers from their seats. They also want to remove Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s adviser, Nasir Aslam Wani. The lawmakers have sought a transparent and fair manner for the formation of a new Council of Ministers. The NC leaders have also demanded bigger consultation with party MLAs before they decide on ministers.
Why Are the Rebel MLAs Unhappy With Omar Abdullah?
The alleged disagreement seems to have been about ministerial appointments, party consultation, and the course of government.Omar Abdullah expanded his Cabinet on 27 th October, 2026 and inducted four more MLAs as ministers. The expansion was allegedly not appreciated by a few senior MLAs as they had hoped for a ministerial berth. The dissident group has also accused the party of making political commitments and election promises. Its demands include increased efforts to restore Article 370, Article 35A and other constitutional protections, it is said to have said.The MPs would like the government to push the matter more forcefully with the central BJP-led government.
Aga Syed Ruhullah’s Resignation Announcement Adds to Party Pressure
The conflicts about MLAs as reported also comes in the backdrop of yet another challenge being faced by the NC leadership.Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has declared his plan to resign from the National Conference and his position in the Lok Sabha on 3rd November 2026.He has attacked party leadership over what he believes is a deviation from the party’s political agenda, especially on the issue of special status for Jammu and Kashmir.The mooted decision and the anger of some elected representatives appear to have put further pressure on the leadership of the NC.
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Nidhi Razdan marriage: News of Omar Abdullah’s marriage surfaced on October 31, 2026, after the duo posted about their new journey through social media.The personal development gained media attention, though the reported political dispute within the National Conference is a different matter, relating to Cabinet allocations, party administration, and political obligations.The Chief Minister’s leadership is now under scrutiny as to how he can cater to the once-dissenting legislator’s needs and keep the party and the government remain stable.
What Does the Crisis Mean for the INDIA Alliance?
The INDIA alliance’s internal dynamics are significant to the entire opposition political arena, and therefore the National Conference’s role.But the dispute being shared is more of a middle National Conference hesitation than a breakdown among all things in the of INDIA alliance.The opposition parties, like Congress will also look to how the situation in Jammu and Kashmir develops.The Congress has kept its stance of not joining the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet separately. That is, until the statehood is restored. It has provided a different aspect to the political relation between the alliance partners.
Can Omar Abdullah resolve the 14-day ultimatum?
The next 14 days will be crucial for the party’s leadership. Leaders like Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah will have to dispel the apparent fears and examine what options they have to meet demands for Cabinet change and greater consultation.The dissident camp has reportedly assured that if its demands aren’t met, it will march to Raj Bhavan. There has been no official withdrawal of support in reports at hand.For the moment, it is an internal political matter of the National Conference. The way the top leadership will respond and the stand taken by the disaffected legislators would decide whether the rift could be patched up or snowball into a big political crisis in Jammu and Kashmir.
