NC says Srinagar MP's exit is part of BJP's 'Op Lotus' plan in J&K

National Conference leaders say MP Ruhullah Mehdi's exit from the party is part of a BJP 'Op Lotus' plan in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehdi's exit interview criticises NC leader Omar Abdullah, per The Indian Express.

Timeline

1. 5 Nov, 00:30 UTCPicked up on News
2. 5 Nov, 00:30 UTCGoogle Trends spike on 'lotus' term
3. 5 Nov, 00:30 UTCTimes of India reports NC's Op Lotus claim

Top sources

• lotusGoogle Trends
• Ruhullah Mehdi’s exit interview: ‘Omar spoke BJP’s language… chose submission over reconciliation’The Indian Express
• MP Ruhullah’s exit from NC a success of BJP, attempt to disempower people like in 1953: NC leadersThe Hindu