Srinagar, May 25: In a bold and sharply worded statement, National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi posted a powerful message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), calling on political leadership to either rise to the occasion or step aside.
Quoting a hard-hitting line in Kashmiri, Ruhullah wrote:
“Oh leader! Either rise up and become a voice so that you will be useful to your nation, or step aside, wear bangles, and stay inside a palanquin.”
Though Ruhullah did not name anyone directly, the timing and tone of the post have sparked intense speculation, especially following his recent walkout from the National Conference Working Committee meeting after a heated ideological clash with Omar Abdullah, according to sources.
Political observers say the post reflects growing frustration within sections of the party and echoes Ruhullah’s long-standing position on the need for bold political advocacy, particularly concerning Jammu & Kashmir’s special status and identity.
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Ruhullah has increasingly positioned himself as a voice of ideological clarity, often calling out what he sees as compromises or silence in the face of critical issues. This latest statement is being seen as a continuation of that stand—and perhaps a signal of what lies ahead in the region’s evolving political discourse.
