Mehdi opposes 'political poaching',calls it insult to people's mandate
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, chief minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing a gathering in Srinagar, blamed the BJP for trying to break the NC by offering bribes of Rs.30 to 40 crore. The BJP has denied the allegations and sent a legal notice to Omar seeking an apology within seven days, failing which the party will file a defamation suit for Rs.100 crore.
Meanwhile, Ruhullah also clarified that he will not participate in the NC's Jantar Mantar protest for statehood, saying the party's responsibility is to fight for the restoration of Article 370. "It suits the BJP when the NC only speaks on statehood," he said....
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