MP Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi refused to campaign for the National Conference (NC) candidate in the Budgam Assembly by-election, citing the party's failure to uphold the mandate given by the people.
The people of Jammu Kashmir gave a strong majority to a single party. Within a year, that mandate was not respected. This is why people will ask questions.
Ruhullah Mehdi added that citizens would look for alternatives if public trust continues to be ignored. He also commented on the Rajya Sabha elections, stating:
I do not know who voted or cross-voted. The Chief Minister may know, but he refuses to reveal names. This is not private property, it is public trust.
Author's summary: Ruhullah Mehdi criticizes NC's betrayal.