Srinagar, Aug 28: Srinagar Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday mentioned that he’ll resign from Lok Sabha in addition to Nationwide Convention on November 3, the twenty sixth dying anniversary of his father Aga Syed Mehdi.
The disgruntled MP blamed NC management for reneging on its election promise to combat for the restoration of J&Ok’s particular standing underneath Article 370 and 35(A).
Ruhullah confirmed to NDTV that he has determined to resign from Parliament and the first fundamental membership of the Nationwide Convention because of a widening rift along with his get together on “ideological grounds”.
NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah, few days again had dared insurgent MP from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah to resign his Lok Sabha seat and face a recent election.
Aga Ruhullah mentioned he has determined to resign as a result of he would not wish to be a part of “lies and betrayal”.
“I’ll formally ship my resignation letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker and NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah on November 3, the twenty sixth dying anniversary of his father, who was killed by militants in an IED blast,” Aga Ruhullah advised NDTV.
The MP is planning a significant public rally in his stronghold Budgam on his father’s dying anniversary the place he’ll formally launch his resignation letter and the explanations for quitting as MP.
“Sure, I’m resigning from the get together and as Srinagar MP. I’ve just a few commitments earlier than I formally submit my resignation. I’ve to disburse funds underneath MPLADS (Members of Parliament Native Space Growth Scheme). I’ve additionally invited some MPs for a convention in Srinagar as a part of my efforts to combat for restoration of J&Ok’s constitutional rights,” Aga Ruhullah advised NDTV.
The Srinagar MP has typically blamed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for abandoning the get together’s ideology and its dedication to combat for the restoration of particular standing underneath the abrogated Article 370.
After resigning, Aga Ruhullah plans to tackle the ruling Nationwide Convention and combat the by-election from the identical seat.
“As soon as by-elections are introduced, I’ll seek the advice of individuals and I could contest the by-election as an unbiased candidate,” he mentioned.
Ruhullah’s relations with the Nationwide Convention have been strained for some time. In October final 12 months, the get together misplaced the by-election for the Budgam Meeting seat, which was vacated by Omar Abdullah who had received two seats within the 2024 Meeting election.
The loss was attributed to Aga Ruhullah’s refusal to marketing campaign for the get together candidate and his sturdy criticism of the Chief Minister. After the get together’s defeat, Omar Abdullah mentioned that Aga Ruhullah had dedicated “political suicide”.
Aga Ruhullah blames the Nationwide Convention for “lies and betrayal” for not preventing for constitutional ensures after making a dedication to the individuals in its election manifesto.
“Throughout elections, they (NC) promised to combat for restoration of Article 370. They put it of their manifesto. However quickly after successful elections, they reneged on their dedication,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the NC is now making excuses that the BJP, which abrogated Article 370, won’t ever restore it. He mentioned such logic solely exposes its lies.
“Wasn’t BJP there after they made such a dedication within the election manifesto? It was the identical BJP after they went to individuals with the dedication promising that they are going to combat for restoration of particular standing,” requested Aga Ruhullah.
“It is clear that they lied to individuals throughout elections and I can’t be get together to this lie and betrayal… My commitments don’t change in keeping with conditions. I’ll comply with my conviction and rules,” he mentioned.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday, Farooq Abdullah whereas responding to Mehdi’s declare that his 2024 Lok Sabha victory got here solely because of his private credibility reasonably than the get together’s mandate, mentioned, “In case you suppose individuals voted for you, resign and return to them. We are going to see what number of votes you get”.
The very subsequent day, Mehdi responded, “It’s not doable that Dr Sahib asks me for one thing and I ship him again empty-handed”.
