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Return of patriarch: Farooq steps in as NC old guard reasserts influence to check Omar

The Hindu Nov 10, 2026 at 01:23 AM IST India
Return of patriarch: Farooq steps in as NC old...

AI summary

Eighty-nine-year-old Farooq Abdullah has returned to lead the National Conference after a cabinet reshuffle triggered a standoff with seventeen MLAs. The legislators demanded policy changes and personnel removals, forcing the patriarch to reassert control over the party and government operations.

Key takeaways

  • Farooq Abdullah resumed leadership after a cabinet reshuffle caused a party standoff.
  • Seventeen MLAs submitted demands to challenge Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's authority.
  • Legislators requested the removal of a key adviser and portfolio reassignments.
  • The crisis forced the patriarch to reassert influence over government functions.
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