17 National Conference MLAs Issue 15-Day Ultimatum Over Cabinet Expansion Discontent

In a brewing internal crisis, <b>17 National Conference legislators</b> held a four-hour meeting in Srinagar to voice their frustration. The rebellion follows <b>CM Omar Abdullah’s</b> recent Cabinet expansion, which left several senior party members feeling sidelined and ignored. The group has now issued a <b>15-day ultimatum</b>, demanding an immediate end to the alleged 'coterie culture' within the party leadership. Internal party politics often prioritize loyalty over merit, leaving grassroots representatives feeling like mere spectators in the corridors of power. When leadership circles tighten, the disconnect between elected officials and their base grows, often leading to administrative paralysis. This friction highlights the classic struggle between party hierarchy and the aspirations of those who actually won the mandate. This standoff threatens to stall governance in the newly formed administration if the leadership fails to address these grievances promptly.