National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi Resigns Amid Scathing Attack on Party Leaders

Member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha seat Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the National Conference on Tuesday (November 03). Earlier, he launched a scathing political attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah. He explained the reasons for his resignation, accusing the party president of having "dual citizenship" and "double standards." Ruhullah also said that the public had been deceived and "I have been used." Addressing a public meeting in Budgam, Ruhullah alleged that Omar Abdullah had failed to stand up for daily wage earners (daily wagers), students and jailed youth when he was repeatedly urged to raise these issues. Ruhullah said, "When the daily wage earners asked you to speak, you replied,'I am not afraid of anyone.'When the students approached you to resolve the reservation issue, you said,'Don't threaten me. I am not afraid'and the Chief Minister said," The Chief Minister has failed to address the concerns of the youth whose families are in jail. "