Srinagar, June 14 -- Malik made the announcement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating: "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."

Though his exit does not affect the stability of the government-which still enjoys the support of 52 MLAs, well above the majority mark-it is expected to create political turbulence within the Assembly.

Known for his fiery speeches, Malik has been a vocal critic of both the BJP and PDP. During the last Assembly session, he accused the two parties of "wrecking" Jammu and Kashmir, sparking uproar. His r...