India, Oct. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday dismissed concerns over discontent within the National Conference following the recent cabinet expansion, saying the party was like a family where members had the right to express their grievances.

The Health and Education Minister said differences among party leaders were part of the democratic process and should not be viewed as a sign of a leadership crisis.

"The National Conference is our community. It is a family, and we live like a family," she said, as per news agency KNS.

Drawing a parallel with a household, Itoo said members had the right to express their resentment within the family.

"If a child in a family is angry with the parents, they express it within...