SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14: Internal differences within the ruling National Conference (NC) have once again surfaced publicly, with Budhal MLA Javid Iqbal Choudhary launching a sharp attack on Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, describing him as a “thug”.
The MLA made the remarks while responding to an Instagram post questioning his absence from an event organised by the Deputy Chief Minister in Rajouri.
Reacting to the post, Javid Choudhary wrote, “The Dy CM is a thug and does not deserve my presence at his functions. My self-respect and the interests of my people come first.”
The statement has brought renewed attention to the reported differences within the National Conference, particularly among legislators from the Pir Panjal region, who have previously raised concerns over alleged discrimination against their constituencies.
The tensions had also surfaced on June 3, when several NC MLAs reportedly confronted the Deputy Chief Minister in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Dachigam over the functioning of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, which is headed by Surinder Choudhary.
The group of dissenting legislators had also submitted a memorandum to the party leadership, demanding that the Deputy Chief Minister be relieved of the R&B portfolio.
The latest remarks have once again highlighted the internal differences within the ruling party.
