more-inJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is grappling with turmoil in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after two ministers resigned following a Cabinet reshuffle. Mr. Bukhari termed the new assignment as “hurting his self-esteem”. Another PDP minister Imran Reza Ansari also resigned, with sources saying he was unhappy with the portfolio of Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports. PDP sources said Ms. Mufti was yet to forward the resignation letters to the Raj Bhawan. PDP general secretary Sartaj Madni refused to comment on the issue saying, “The PDP is doing fine.”Following Mr Bukhari’s resignation, Ms. Mufti hinted at keeping the horticulture portfolio to herself.

Source: The Hindu February 18, 2017 19:30 UTC