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NC Rift Deepens as Jammu & Kashmir Minister Downplays Effect of MP Ruhullah’s Exit
✍️ Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM
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The National Conference party in Jammu & Kashmir is facing a widening internal rift after MP Ruhullah left the party, but a state minister has said the exit would not affect the party's functioning.
The National Conference (NC) of Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a widening internal rift following the exit of Member of Parliament Ruhullah from the party. The move has raised concerns among party cadres about the stability of NC’s leadership.
In a statement released earlier today, a senior Jammu & Kashmir minister, who is also a cabinet member, dismissed any significant impact of Ruhullah’s departure. He emphasized that the party’s day‑to‑day operations and electoral strategies would remain unaffected.
The minister’s remarks come amid growing speculation that the NC’s internal divisions could influence its performance in upcoming elections. While the party’s central leadership has not yet issued a formal response, the statement suggests an attempt to project unity.
NC has long been a dominant force in the state’s politics, but recent defections and leadership disputes have prompted observers to question its cohesion. The party’s future trajectory will likely depend on how it manages these internal challenges in the coming months.
In a statement released earlier today, a senior Jammu & Kashmir minister, who is also a cabinet member, dismissed any significant impact of Ruhullah’s departure. He emphasized that the party’s day‑to‑day operations and electoral strategies would remain unaffected.
The minister’s remarks come amid growing speculation that the NC’s internal divisions could influence its performance in upcoming elections. While the party’s central leadership has not yet issued a formal response, the statement suggests an attempt to project unity.
NC has long been a dominant force in the state’s politics, but recent defections and leadership disputes have prompted observers to question its cohesion. The party’s future trajectory will likely depend on how it manages these internal challenges in the coming months.