Seventeen National Conference (NC) legislators held a four-hour meeting in Srinagar on Tuesday and gave the party a 15-day ultimatum to address internal issues, including what they described as “coterie culture” in the organisation.

The meeting came three days after party vice-president and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded the Cabinet, a move that left several leaders disgruntled after they were not inducted.

The legislators discussed party concerns and sought corrective action within the deadline. Further developments on the matter are awaited.