Saleem Pandit   

The political future of Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP remains uncertain with party leaders dissenting and accusing the leadership of promoting family rule in J&K.

Since governor’s rule was imposed in J&K on June 20, a day after the BJP withdrew support to the PDP-BJP coalition, PDP legislators have been publicly revolting against her.

Disgruntled PDP leader and MLA from Zadibal, Abid Ansari, claimed that14 legislators have decided to leave the party. Shia leaders like Imran Ansari Raza and his uncle Abid Ansari announced their decision to leave the PDP last week. They accused Mehbooba of favouritism towards her brother Tassaduq Mufti, whom she had appointed as tourism minister, and her maternal uncle Sartaj Madni, who was vested with undue powers even as he allegedly indulged in large-scale corruption.

Baramulla MLA Javid Hussain Baig said Mufti encouraged dynastic rule. Gulmarg MLA Mohammad Abbas Wani announced his decision to leave the party and accused the leadership of promoting nepotism.

Saleem.Pandit@timesgroup.com