NC expels Akhoon from party for “indiscipline”

A fresh political storm has erupted in Ladakh after the National Conference today expelled LAHDC Kargil Chief Executive Councillor Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon from the party, citing anti-party activities and indiscipline. Akhoon, however, maintained that the disciplinary action would not affect his tenure as CEC, claiming majority support in the council.

JKNC General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar has ordered the removal of Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, from the basic membership of the party for a period of six years.

“The action has been taken in view of his anti-party activities and for causing indiscipline within the party”, he said.

However Akhoon reportedly said that he will continue to be the Chief Executive Councillor as he has support of BJP, some National Conference councillors and congress as well along with the independent councillors.

Alkhoon had earlier this week got the LAHDC-K budget passed with the support of BJP while NC’s pre-poll partner Congress boycotted the budget session.