The crevice between the National Conference and the associated Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi seems to be widening as the latter has made yet another scathing remark over the former.
Member Parliament (MP), Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said people of Jammu and Kashmir were getting disappointed with the elected government “one way or another”.
Speaking to reporters here, Ruhullah criticised the government over the demolition drive at Sidra and said the elected dispensation must take responsibility instead of remaining silent.
“The government is disappointing people one way or the other. If they cannot stop this, then at least they should tell the people who is behind it so that we will fight against them if they do not want to,” he said. “Otherwise, it is the government which should do it. They are elected representatives and an elected government.”
Mehdi, a National Conference (NC) leader, said an elected government was expected to stand with the people and address their concerns.
Meanwhile, the Member Parliament appealed to his colleague, Engineer Rashid not to withdraw from politics after the Baramulla MP recently hinted at stepping away from electoral politics during his father’s funeral gathering.
“I heard his speech. It is his personal choice whether to remain away from politics or not,” Ruhullah told reporters.
He said faith teaches people to remain determined and steadfast on the chosen path despite difficulties and pressure. “Allah asks us to stay steadfast and determined on the track,” he said.
Without naming anyone, Ruhullah said, “People often leave only after greed or when they come under someone’s power. But Er Rashid has seen challenges, family issues and difficult circumstances. Despite that, he continued his work with dignity.”
The MP said he could relate to Er Rashid’s struggles and understood what the Baramulla MP may be going through emotionally and politically after years in jail.
“I want him not to quit and remain determined,” he added. (KNO)
Aga Ruhullah’s earlier comments
Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi earlier castigated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks on alcohol and termed it as “sheer arrogance.”
Ruhullah said his (CM Omar’s) response was “arrogant, unethical and illogical” and contrary to the promises made by the NC during the election campaign.
Ruhullah had further accused the Chief Minister of using language that reflected the “tagging and stereotyping” of Kashmiris. He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted against such “arrogance” and expected the elected government to stand for public sentiment and constitutional protections—(KNO)
