Convener News Desk
Srinagar, Jan 07: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Tuesday dissolved its Bandipora district committee, citing serious procedural violations and internal discord within the unit.
The decision was issued by the Provincial Secretary, Kashmir, in compliance with directives from JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
The action comes after a series of conflicting orders issued by the recently appointed In-Charge District President, Bandipora, Nazir Gurezi which had sparked a controversy within the party.
Earlier directives by Nazir Gurezi had appointed Mushtaq Ahmad Wani as Block President and Jalal Akbar Lone -as Vice President of the District — appointments that the Bandipora unit deemed “unconstitutional and illegal”, citing violations of party norms and procedures.
The Bandipora unit formally lodged grievances with the JKNC High Command, highlighting that these unilateral appointments disregarded constitutional procedures and ignored consultations with senior party functionaries.
In response, the Party High Command dissolved the entire District Body, reinforcing its commitment to democratic and procedural norms.
Following the dissolution, Zonal President JKNC North Zone and MLA Dr. Sajad Shafi Uri has been tasked with submitting a panel of at least two names for consideration for the post of District President Bandipora.
The panel is to be forwarded to the Provincial President JKNC Kashmir for further necessary action by January 31, 2026.
In its official note, the National Conference spokesperson in Bandipora Ab Rahman Sheikh expressed gratitude to the High Command for the intervention, reiterating its commitment to strengthening the party at the grassroots level and safeguarding the interests of the people of Bandipora.
He said e JKNC Bandipora Unit consistently sought a judicious, fair, and comprehensive review of the situation, which ultimately led to the dissolution of the entire District Body.
“The JKNC Bandipora Unit reiterates its commitment to fight for the rights and interests of the people of Bandipora and to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
“All party functionaries, Block Presidents, delegates, and the general public of Bandipora extend their sincere thanks to the Party High Command for showing serious concern towards the affairs of Bandipora,” reads the statement.
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