Srinagar: National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah’s letter to 16 dissenting party MLAs has reportedly failed to satisfy their expectations, with several key demands remaining unaddressed, sources said.
According to sources, the letter has left the group of dissenting legislators wanting, as it does not offer any immediate commitment on the major issues raised by them. The MLAs had reportedly been expecting concrete steps following their November 6 meeting with the party leadership, during which assurances of swift action were given.
In his communication, Farooq Abdullah has proposed the formation of informal advisory groups to monitor the functioning of ministers. The proposed groups are expected to provide feedback and help oversee ministerial performance within the party’s political and administrative framework.
However, the letter reportedly does not provide clear assurances on two of the key demands raised by the dissenting MLAs: the formation of a manifesto committee and a reshuffle in the Council of Ministers.
The legislators were reportedly seeking greater participation in party decision-making, a structured mechanism to review the government’s performance and changes in the ministerial setup.
The absence of immediate decisions on these demands has reportedly created dissatisfaction among the MLAs, despite the leadership’s earlier assurances.
The developments highlight continuing differences within the National Conference, as the party leadership faces the challenge of addressing concerns raised by its own legislators while maintaining internal unity.
The coming days could prove important in determining whether the proposed advisory groups are sufficient to address the concerns of the dissenting MLAs or whether they continue to press for concrete organisational and cabinet-level changes.
