Srinagar, Nov. 2 -- National Conference rebel group is flying to Jammu to meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to put forth their demands in the wake of cabinet expansion.

Sources said the Chief Minister is also open to meeting the rebels and quelling this mini rebellion, which could turn into a bigger headache if not addressed.

The 18-member group met recently in Srinagar to discuss options after the cabinet expansion. The group is angry over the exclusion of some senior MLAs. Such is the resentment that National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah had to withdraw the order appointing Mubarak Gul as General Secretary.

Sources said the party tried to assuage the resentment by compensating Gul with a party post. However, Farooq later withdrew...