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3mo ago

AAP’s Mehraj Malik Withdraws Support From NC-Led J&K Government

Malik said the NC leadership failed to fulfill its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik from Doda said the decision was taken with the well-being of the people of the Union Territory as the main consideration.
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Malik through a video call, praising him for his impressive campaign.

Overview

  • Mehraj Malik, the sole AAP legislator in the 90-seat assembly, announced his decision on June 14 via social media.
  • He accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of failing to deliver on key promises after more than nine months in office.
  • The NC-Congress coalition retains a comfortable majority with the backing of 52 MLAs.
  • Malik became AAP’s first elected MLA in Jammu and Kashmir by winning the Doda constituency in October 2024.
  • He has faced legal scrutiny over an FIR alleging defamation and criminal intimidation earlier this year.