Srinagar/IBNS, Oct. 31 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is facing dissent within his own party, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), days after a cabinet reshuffle, with 24 MLAs reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the functioning of the government, media reports said.

At least 18 NC MLAs reportedly met at the residence of party lawmaker Qaisar Jamshid Lone in Srinagar on Friday evening, calling for internal reforms, greater accountability in governance and transparency in the parameters followed for the cabinet reshuffle.

Six other legislators reportedly joined the meeting online.

The lawmakers are seeking changes within the party and government, while maintaining that their concerns are not directed ...