Srinagar, Oct. 22 -- Amid the National Conference's campaign in Budgam assembly constituency where bypoll is to be held next month, Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has been missing from the party activities. On Monday, when NC leader Aga Syed Mehmood filed his nomination papers in Budgam, he was accompanied by chief minister Omar Abdullah and legislators of Budgam districts. The Srinagar MP, who has represented the Budgam constituency for three terms since 2002, was missing. When asked about it, Mehmood said, "He has represented Budgam as a legislator. He will campaign for me as he is like a son to me."

CM Omar Abdullah refused to comment on the matter, saying "Aga Mehmood has already replied to this question."

However, hours later, Srinagar M...