SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar and senior National Conference (NC) leader, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, on Saturday rejected reports about his resignation from the party, stating that he does not respond to “rumours.”
“I don’t keep any secrets and I don’t change my statements,” Ruhullah told reporters here. However, he did not respond to queries about his posts on X, formerly Twitter.
Asked about the reports of his resignation, the MP said, “These are just rumours, and I don’t have answers for these rumours.”
Mehdi said that his efforts—alongside those of his party and the incumbent government—are focused on fulfilling the commitments and promises made to the people concerning the political agenda and public sentiments. “We need to act on these commitments and not waste time,” he emphasised.
The senior NC leader said there is a need to work hard internally to revive the tourism sector. “I don’t think foreign delegations have the mandate to do so. We need to work on it ourselves. After the way Kashmir was portrayed post-Pahalgam attack, we need to counter the bogus narrative,” he said in response to a query.
The MP called for highlighting the “factual story” of Kashmir, which he described as a land known for its hospitality. “Kashmiris have always respected tourists and even sacrificed their lives for them. The best example is Syed Adil Hussain, who gave his life while saving tourists. We must put in efforts to promote tourism here,” Mehdi added. (KNO)
