Suhail Khan
Srinagar, Oct 25: The Member Parliament from Srinagar and a senior leader of the National Conference (NC), Aga Syed Ruhullah stated that the party, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, risks pushing the public to seek political alternatives.
Speaking to the media as per Kashmir Convener, MP Ruhullah commented on the recently announced Rajya Sabha results. He stated, “While I do not know who voted for whom or who cross-voted, the Chief Minister has claimed he knows which members voted for the BJP. It is therefore clear that he is aware of who betrayed the party.”
“This is not a private enterprise where names can be concealed,” he said. “Public office is a matter of public trust, built upon the votes and confidence of the people. How a legislator votes in the assembly is essential public information. If the Chief Minister possesses this knowledge yet refuses to disclose it, he must remember this is not a private affair where secrecy is acceptable.”
He said on the gravity of the situation, adding, “If such a betrayal of the public mandate has occurred—if representatives have voted against the interests of those they serve—it must be exposed. Without transparency, every member falls under suspicion, including the innocent. The public has a right to know who has upheld their trust and who has betrayed it. I expect the Chief Minister to clarify this publicly.”
Shifting to broader concerns, Ruhullah questioned the party’s commitment to its core mission. “When will we seriously commit to the fight for our existence? Engaging in party politics and seeking power is one thing, but when the very survival of our people is at stake, all like-minded parties and individuals must unite in a collective struggle,” he asserted.
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir delivered a strong, unambiguous mandate to a single party with the specific hope of resolving long-standing issues. The expectation was that this would end confusion and division, and that the party would champion our cause. Unfortunately, one year on, the National Conference has failed to honor the political and aspirational mandate it was given. The sentiment behind that vote has not been translated into action.”
“Consequently,” he warned, “the public and allies are right to ask: if this battle was not your intention, why did you solicit votes and make promises? A failure to meet the expectations generated by such a massive mandate inevitably leads to a crisis of confidence.”
Ruhullah further said with a stark prediction, stating that the electorate’s loyalty is not unconditional. “The people are not dependent on the National Conference. Their primary commitment is to their own survival and identity. If the NC, despite its mandate, fails them, they will not hesitate to seek alternatives to secure their future.”
Issuing a direct challenge to the leadership, he said, “The Chief Minister should not live in a fool’s paradise. The public will hold him accountable and will sideline those who fail to address their aspirations.”
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