Srinagar, June 6 -- Srinagar- A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) over the progress of the AIIMS Awantipora project, with leaders from both parties trading barbs following former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's recent visit to the institution.The controversy began after Mehbooba revealed that she had spoken to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and urged him to expedite the completion of the long-awaited healthcare project.

In a post on X, the PDP president said she had sought the Union minister's intervention to ensure that the project is completed without further delay.

"Spoke with Union Health Minister JP Nadda ji and requested him to...