Budgam, Nov 16: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday issued a strong public message to his party leadership, urging them to acknowledge mistakes committed in the recently concluded Assembly elections and return to what he described as the discipline and principles displayed during past electoral contests.
Addressing his workers in Budgam, Ruhullah said the party must introspect honestly and apologise to the people for decisions that have damaged its credibility. He said political accountability is essential and warned that dishonesty with the electorate will only push the party toward decline.
He told the gathering that the party should not assume that people will continue to seek its favour or fear its authority. Ruhullah said he had consciously maintained silence throughout the election period, refraining from supporting or opposing any candidate, but added that silence should not be mistaken for weakness.
He further cautioned the leadership that the National Conference must come back to its disciplined path or face the consequences of public disillusionment. He said that if the party fails to correct its course, he will not hesitate to speak openly.
Ruhullah reiterated that only transparency, humility and sincere engagement with the people can restore trust. He said the public expects accountability and that the party must rise to that expectation before it is too late.
