Srinagar, Dec 24 (KNS): Hours after National Conference (NC) leader Salman Ali Sagar termed Member of Parliament (MP) Agha Ruhullah Mehdi’s protest against reservations as a “pure drama,” the MP from Srinagar took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond. Quoting civil rights leader Malcolm X, Ruhullah drew a sharp analogy between historical injustices and the present political discourse.

In his post, the MP shared an excerpt from Malcolm X's famous speech, "The House Negro and the Field Negro," which highlights the divide between those who align themselves with oppressive systems and those who resist. The tweet read.

"Back during slavery, when Black people like me talked to the slaves, they didn't kill 'em, they sent some old house Negro along behind him to undo what he said. There were two kinds of Negroes – the house Negro and the field Negro. The house Negro always looked out for his master... And today, you still have house Negroes and field Negroes.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelI'm a field Negro."

While the quote is rooted in the context of slavery, the MP's use of it seems to suggest a criticism of political figures who, according to him, align with oppressive systems for personal gain rather than standing with the people. His post ignited a heated debate online, with many interpreting it as a direct rebuttal to Salman Ali Sagar's remarks.

Political analysts believe this exchange reflects a deeper ideological rift within National Conference, with leaders taking contrasting stands on sensitive issues like reservation policies.

The historical parallel drawn by Ruhullah indicates his positioning as someone who claims to advocate for the marginalized, standing in opposition to those he perceives as complicit in systemic inequalities. (KNS)