National Conference MLA Denies Party Rift, Says Leaders To Meet Friday

NC Leadership Moves To Defuse Internal Discontent; Salman Sagar Rules Out Rift

National Conference MLA from Hazratbal, Salman Sagar, on Thursday dismissed reports of growing differences within the party and said there was no internal rift. He said the grievances raised by some party leaders would be addressed through mutual discussions.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sagar said attempts were being made to present minor differences within the National Conference as a major crisis. He maintained that there was no contradiction within the party leadership.

Sagar said the dissatisfied members had already been given an appointment with party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The leaders are scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss their concerns.

According to Sagar, the party leadership was directly engaging with the members concerned. He said some of the grievances could have emerged because of communication gaps rather than any serious differences within the organisation.

Describing the National Conference as a family, Sagar said minor disagreements were natural in every organisation. He said such issues could be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding.

He also referred to senior party figures, including Abdul Rahim Rather, Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, Farooq Shah, Ajaz Jan and other leaders from Rajouri. Sagar said these leaders had made significant contributions to the National Conference, both politically and administratively.

Sagar maintained that the leaders enjoyed considerable respect within the organisation. He said their contributions could not be overlooked while addressing the concerns raised by party members.

The MLA further said those expecting the internal differences to escalate would be disappointed once the matter was resolved through discussions. His remarks came amid reports about discontent among some leaders of the National Conference.

When asked about the proposed press conference and the issue of the Mission Notice, Sagar said he would elaborate on the matter on another occasion.