Srinagar, Sept. 18 -- National Conference (NC) leaders, including Minister Sakina Itoo and Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, engaged in a heated verbal exchange on Thursday, with both criticizing each other over their respective roles and responsibilities.

Minister Itoo took a jab at MP Ruhullah for questioning the government over the prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, saying he should focus on raising core issues of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament instead of criticizing the NC-led administration.

Speaking to reporters, Itoo said, "Aga Ruhullah contested on an NC ticket and was elected to speak for the people in Parliament. Now he is pointing fingers at us. He should raise the issues he considers crucial and ensure ...