 Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: The politics within National Conference (NC) is witnessing a lull as the second rung political leaders of the party seem to have taken a break.
The absence of party president, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and vice-president, Omar Abdullah, has left the second rung of leaders in the party seemingly disoriented and disinterested in organizing meetings or rallies.
The father-son duo are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, a pilgrimage that holds great religious significance for Muslims.
In absence of both the leaders the political machinery back home seems to have come to a standstill and the second tier leaders are struggling to fill in the void.
The NC leaders have turned conspicuously silent in the wake of the Abdullahs' absence. “Normally active in organizing political events, meetings, and rallies, the leaders now appear disillusioned and least interested in gearing up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls,” said a source. This political hiatus is raising eyebrows and prompting questions about the party's strategy and cohesio The father-son duo are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
The NC leaders have turned conspicuously silent in the wake of the Abdullahs’ absence.
This political hiatus is raising eyebrows and prompting questions about the party’s strategy and cohesion.
The unfolding situation has put a question mark on party’s internal dynamics, its preparedness for upcoming LS elections.
Pertinently, other political parties are actively engaging in groundwork and election strategizing, the National Conference's apparent lack of initiative may put them at a disadvantage in the long run.
However, some party insiders argue that this break from politics could be a deliberate move to reassess and re-strategize in the absence of the senior leaders.
They believe that the second-tier leaders might be taking this time to introspect and plan for the future, ensuring a more organized and effective approach once the Abdullahs return from their pilgrimage.
“The unfolding situation raises important questions about the party's internal dynamics, its preparedness for upcoming elections, and the overall impact on the political landscape in the region. The coming days are likely to shed light on whether this break from politics is a calculated pause for rejuvenation or a sign of internal turmoil within the National Conference,” an observer told Early Times. | 