The National Conference took a decisive step on Wednesday by expelling Ghulam Rasool Naz, a two-time MLA who also served as the district party president of Bandipora, from its ranks.
In a convention organized by the party, Ghulam Rasool Naz was conspicuously absent, leading to Vice President Omar Abdullah raising some serious accusations. He accused Naz of sowing discord within the Bandipora faction of the party, emphasizing that there is no room for individuals who foster division and weaken the party’s unity. Omar Abdullah stressed that their primary concern lies not in external threats but in the challenges presented by individuals within the party. This was a clear reference to Ghulam Rasool Naz and his daughter-in-law, who had been portrayed by the NC as the party’s representatives in Bandipora.
Furthermore, Omar Abdullah declared that Advocate Nazir Malik, the current constituency in-charge in Bandipora, would be elevated to a prominent role within the party as they gear up for the upcoming elections.
Political analysts suggest that the fracture within the party can be traced back to the appointment of Malik as the constituency in-charge several years ago.