J&K: NC faces crucial Friday as disgruntled MLAs prepare to confront Omar Abdullah with memorandum

The National Conference (NC) is facing a growing internal challenge, with a group of disgruntled legislators preparing to take their grievances directly to party president Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, November 6. According to a News18 report, the around 25 legislators have come together over their differences with the party leadership and are planning to submit a memorandum listing their demands. The meeting is expected to be an important test for the Abdullahs as they attempt to contain discontent within the ruling party. Friday morning saw the MLAs arriving at Abdullah's residence in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly unhappy with the recent Cabinet expansion.   #WATCH | Srinagar: Visuals from outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, where some MLAs, reportedly unhappy with the recent Cabinet expansion, arrive to meet him and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah https://t.co/rgzaGYaQRT -- ANI (@ANI)

November 6, 2026   What are the NC dissidents demanding? According to News18, the group of legislators has prepared a memorandum seeking changes in the functioning of the government and greater accountability among ministers and senior functionaries. The MLAs are reportedly seeking a review of ministers' performance and have demanded removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's adviser, Nasir Aslam Wani. They have also called for better coordination between the Chief Minister and party legislators, arguing that elected representatives should have a greater say in government decisions and the implementation of development projects.

The memorandum also reportedly raises concerns about the fulfilment of the party's election promises, including its commitments on the restoration of statehood and special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The legislators want the party leadership to address these issues and ensure that their concerns are not ignored.   Disgruntled NC MLAs have started arriving at the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. NC MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan, said Farooq Abdullah is their leader and that they would put forward their concerns before him. https://t.co/RYlNJbYpX5 -- Ieshan Wani (@Ieshan_W)

November 6, 2026 It is worth noting that National Conference's Srinagar MP Rahullah Mehdi resigned from the party and his seat on November 3 over dissatisfaction by party leadership and its failure to fulfill poll promises. Following Mehdi's exit, NC leaders accused the BJP of planning 'Operation Lotus' in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the party rejected claims and affirmed that it has no interferance in NC's internal matter. "...We have no interference in the internal affairs of the National Conference. Whatever statements our MLAs make are separate matters. This is an internal matter of the NC, and they are fighting among themselves.

One of their own MPs has also come out and is holding an event in Kulgam and elsewhere. What do we have to do with it? As for forming a government, I have said that you cross a bridge only when you reach it," BJP National Vice President Ram Madhav said on November 3. Will the dissent affect Omar Abdullah's government? The developments have brought renewed attention to the numbers supporting the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Conference has 42 elected MLAs in the 90-member Assembly. Its government also enjoys the support of Congress, Independents and other legislators.

While the coming together of around 25 MLAs points to significant internal discontent, it does not necessarily mean that the government faces an immediate threat to its majority. The legislators have, so far, focused on pressing the party leadership for corrective measures rather than announcing a split or withdrawal of support.