Storm within Omar Abdullah's ruling party in J&K as MLAs challenge leadership

Reportedly 17 National Conference MLAs, nearly half the party's legislators, issued a 15-day ultimatum over 'coterie culture' and other issues. Ruhullah is also named among those challenging the leadership.

Timeline

1. 31 Oct, 10:30 UTCFirst appeared on The Times of India
2. 31 Oct, 11:00 UTC17 NC MLAs issue 15-day ultimatum
3. 31 Oct, 11:00 UTCDeccan Herald reports party leadership challenge

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• Omar Abdullah faces internal storm: Many NC MLAs upset over J&K cabinet rejig; Srinagar MP announces resiThe Times of India
• J&K: Storm brews within Omar Abdullah’s ruling party as Ruhullah, nearly half of MLAs challenge leadershipDeccan Herald