Srinagar: National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah ignited a political storm on Tuesday by quoting Malcolm X’s famous analogy of the “House Negro and Field Negro” on X (formerly Twitter). The post, widely seen as a response to criticisms from within and outside his party, points out the growing divisions in National Conference.
y aligning himself with the “field Negro,” Malcolm X’s metaphor for those resisting oppression, Ruhullah drew a clear line between himself and what he implied were “house Negroes”—a term historically associated with those complicit in maintaining oppressive systems.
Political observers have noted the potency of Ruhullah’s rhetoric in challenging both internal and external critics. “He is positioning himself as a voice of the oppressed, refusing to back down despite mounting pressure,” one analyst said.
Ruhullah’s post has sparked intense debates across the political spectrum, with some viewing it as a call for reform within the NC and others as a divisive tactic that risks alienating party members. Meanwhile, as of now National Conference has refrained from commenting on Ruhullah’s latest remarks.
Ruhullah hits back
