Srinagar, Nov. 3 -- The day has come when, for the first time in the history of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), one of its elected members is set to resign from a parliamentary seat, citing principles as the reason for his decision.

Whether the move will help him reign or lead him to political ruin remains to be seen. However, political observers believe that taking such a decision requires a certain degree of courage, something Ruhullah appears to have demonstrated.

Although this is not the first time an elected representative from Jammu and Kashmir has resigned from the Lok Sabha over political differences and principles.

Tariq Hameed Karra resigned from the Lok Sabha, where he represented Srinagar, and quit the Peo...