The dissident faction has issued an explosive letter with 16 signatures to the party high command, laying down a 14-day ultimatum to meet key demands or face a withdrawal of support before the Lieutenant Governor. Their conditions include dissolving the existing cabinet, holding fresh consultations before reconstituting the council of ministers, establishing appraisal committees, and removing the advisor to the Chief Minister.
Compounding the turmoil, Srinagar Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi is set to publicly resign from the National Conference and his parliamentary seat at a massive rally in Budgam, sparking speculation over a potential new political front emerging from within the ruling party.