Senior leaders deserted for their old party, leaving a big question on the survival of Azad’s party in the already saturated political space in J-K. That too, before they even contest an election.
In a region where electoral politics is regarded with cynicism, the departure of 17 leaders from Azad's new party is another example of how unfriendly the political environment is for new parties.
With Azad set to float his own party, numerous Congress leaders have already pledged their support. Political observers say only time will tell if it emerges as a major force in J&K, but certain of its adverse impact on Congress.
In wake of senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the party on Friday, a number of senior party leaders, including former legislators, of the party in Jammu and Kashmir also quit.These included G.M. Saroori, Haji Abdul .