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National Conference faces political upheaval in Jammu and Kashmir

At least 17 legislators held a meeting to express dissatisfaction regarding recent developments within the party.

At least 17 legislators of the National Conference (NC) held a four-hour meeting on October 30 at the residence of Qaiser Jamsheed Lone in north Kashmir.

According to The Hindu, the meeting took place at the home of Lone, a two-time legislator from the Lolab constituency.

The gathering included senior members and loyalists of NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, who voiced their unhappiness with recent internal party changes.

Prominent legislators present at the meeting included Hasnain Masoodi, Mubarak Gul, Nazir Gurezi, Abdul Majeed Larmi, and Hilal Lone.

The National Conference has been the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir for approximately four decades.

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