Omar Abdullah may resign as Congress-NC coalition on the verge of split
New Delhi: The ruling coalition between the Congress and the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir may split amid indications that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was considering resigning following sharp differences between the two
NC sources said an upset Chief Minister was thinking of stepping down because the state Congress appeared determined to “sabotage” the scheme that it feels will benefit NC in the upcoming elections.
If Omar, who has headed the coalition that has ruled for the last five years, resigns, the NC may push for advancing the Assembly polls and holding them along with the Lok Sabha elections.
His resignation may pave the way for a spell of Governor's rule in the state.
If Omar, who has headed the coalition that has ruled for the last five years, resigns, the NC may push for advancing the Assembly polls and holding them along with the Lok Sabha elections.
His resignation may pave the way for a spell of Governor's rule in the state.