India, Nov. 3 -- National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday (November 03) announced his decision to quit the party and resign as Srinagar MP, accusing Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of betraying the people of the Union Territory. He made the announcement while addressing a public gathering at Behisht-e-Zehra Park in Budgam on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi.

Declaring his departure from the party, Ruhullah said he was breaking away from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) with immediate effect.

"I represent the legacy of a martyr and a halal bloodline. I am signing the document of my freedom. From 2:40 pm today (Tuesday), I am no longer part of the JKNC," he said....