UPDATED: Oct 30, 2026 22:39 ISTA former three-time Member of the Legislative Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, who served with the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference for twenty-five years, explains his decision to relinquish power and surrender his legislative seat on principled grounds. Addressing the prevailing political climate, he characterizes his move as a conscious choice driven by conviction rather than political opportunism.

He outlines his intention to mobilize trustworthy individuals committed to ethical politics before establishing a formal political alternative, while noting that he may contest an upcoming by-election as an independent candidate. Reflecting on the state of the ruling party, he asserts that the organization has abandoned its core ideology and promises.

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