In a conversation with The Statesman, the NC MP, referring to the latest militant attacks, said, "These attacks have taken place in the areas that were militancy-free for the last few decades. This reflects that there is no such normalcy as claimed by the Centre."
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met the representatives of the protestersat his residence and sought six months’ time to sort out thereservation matter.
The NC had in its poll manifesto said the party would take steps to rationalise the job quota.
In a significant development, ruling National Conference (NC) leader and MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday issued a stern warning against any attempts to misinterpret the resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s special status passed by the Assembly in its recent session.
