AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Withdraws Support From CM Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir Government

Srinagar: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik has withdrawn support for the National Conference (NC), citing the best interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasised that their trust and welfare will always remain his top priority.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Malik stated, “I, Mehraj Malik, MLA from Doda, hereby withdraw my support for NC in the government coalition. This decision has been made in the best interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, whose trust and welfare will always be my top priority.”

On June 13, in another post on X, Mehraj Malik had hinted at taking some big decision and said, “It’s enough now, 9 months of government. Will be taking a big decision in upcoming days. Time to be accountable. Time to act.”

The AAP MLA has not listed any specific reason for exiting the government in the Union Territory.

Though he has exited the government, him withdrawing from Omar Abdullah's government won't put any danger on the incumbent government as the National Conference have an overwhelming majority.

AAP MLA’s Mehraj Malik had extended support to National Conference and Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, almost 8 months ago.

Mehraj Malik, had won from the Doda constituency, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party’s Gajay Singh Rana by a margin of 4538 votes.

In 2024 Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference had won 42 seats while Congress got 6, together the alliance stood at a tally of 49 seats, crossing the half way mark conformably.