Srinagar, Nov 6: Omar Abdullah meeting with dissident National Conference (NC) legislators began at the Gupkar residence of party president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday. Sources said the talks come amid growing discontent over the recent cabinet reshuffle-cum-expansion.
The legislators arrived at the venue in the morning. The meeting aims to address their grievances and prevent further differences within the party.
NC Leadership Holds Talks with Dissident Legislators
The meeting comes after some NC legislators expressed dissatisfaction with the recent cabinet reshuffle. They reportedly feel the party leadership overlooked their concerns.
The legislators have approached the party leadership for redressal. Friday’s meeting seeks to discuss their demands and address the growing differences.
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Independent MLAs’ Support Becomes Part of NC Dispute
As reported earlier, the NC leadership asked the aggrieved legislators to keep independent MLAs out of the delegation meeting with the Chief Minister and the party president.
Sources said three independent MLAs have been backing the legislators over the reshuffle issue.
However, Muzaffar Khan, MLA from Thanamandi, is not attending Friday’s meeting, sources said.
Cabinet Reshuffle Grievances at the Centre of Talks
The legislators remain upset over their exclusion from the recent cabinet reshuffle-cum-expansion. They have sought an opportunity to raise their concerns with the party leadership.
The outcome of Friday’s meeting may shape the next steps of the dissenting group within the National Conference.
(KNO)
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