Srinagar, July 15 -- Srinagar Lok Sabha MP from National Conference, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, on Tuesday said he opposes "horse trading and poaching" aimed at breaking the party.

Ruhullah, who has "differences" with the NC, ruled out the formation of any new political party.

Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah said there is no scope for horse trading in a democracy. "The ruling NC should get its full term to complete the government. I am very much opposed to breaking any party or poaching of legislators," he said, adding that "poaching" of legislators is an insult to the people's mandate.

The sitting MP was not among the recipients of the Jantar Mantar protest invite, depicting deepening differences between the MP and the party.

On Saturday, c...