Mehraj Malik Quits NC Alliance, Slams Successive Governments for Stalling J&K’s Progress

Mehraj Malik Quits NC Alliance, Slams Successive Governments for Stalling J&K’s Progress

Doda, Jammu & Kashmir – June 15, 2025: In a bold political move that has stirred fresh debate in Jammu & Kashmir’s political landscape, Doda MLA Mehraj Malik announced his withdrawal of support from the National Conference (NC)-led coalition government, accusing the administration of failing to serve the public interest.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Malik issued a statement that underscored his growing disillusionment with the coalition:

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

Known for his firebrand oratory, Malik has been a vocal critic of both the BJP and PDP, alleging that successive governments have “crippled” the state through mismanagement and hollow promises. His outspokenness in the Assembly has frequently sparked controversy — most recently, he was allegedly manhandled by BJP lawmakers and PDP workers in the House lobby after delivering scathing remarks against the saffron party and late PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Malik also questioned why, despite being a Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir continues to face roadblocks in executing even basic public welfare projects. He contrasted the region’s stagnation with Delhi’s development trajectory under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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“If Kejriwal could overhaul Delhi’s education, health, and infrastructure systems within a Union Territory setup, why has the NC-led government under Omar Abdullah failed to bring about any meaningful change in J&K?” he remarked during a recent public address.

While Malik’s withdrawal does not impact the ruling coalition’s majority—which remains stable with 52 supporting MLAs—it poses a new strategic and narrative challenge for the government. As a prominent independent voice, Malik’s presence in the Assembly is expected to keep pressure mounting on the coalition, especially on matters of public accountability.

Observers suggest that Malik’s latest move may signal a broader shift in regional politics, with independent legislators asserting themselves more forcefully against traditional party lines.

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Dil Bar Irshad is an Indian journalist, writer, and media entrepreneur from the Marmat area of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known as the founder and Editor-in-Chief of VoM News ("Voice of Masses"), a digital news portal dedicated to highlighting public grievances and citizen issues.Career Overview• Early Career (2015–2016): He began his reporting career focusing on local public issues and citizen grievances in Jammu and Kashmir. • Regional & National Journalism: Over the years, he served as a District Correspondent for the English newspaper Khalsa Express News (2019–2020) and worked as an Urdu correspondent for Sada e Kohistan. He also reported as a J&K Correspondent for the Millennium Post. • International Reporting: In 2023, he expanded into international journalism, working as an India Correspondent for global agencies like BNN Breaking and later TrimFeed, covering diverse topics ranging from stock market updates to regional and global geopolitical developments. • Media Associations: He is an active member of the All India Media Association.Seen IN: Editor-in-Chief, VoM News India, Jammu and Kashmīr Business and Finance, Crime and Justice, Environment As seen in: VoM News, MSN, MSN India, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Youth Ki Awaaz, Millennium Post, AgroPages, The California Courier, Hecho En California, Justice News, The Chenab Times, Niguro, Sisnoo