Srinagar, Nov 12 (PTI) National Conference (NC) on Tuesday suspended its senior vice president Mohammad Syed Akhoon from membership of the party for a period of six years for his "anti-party activities".

In a letter addressed to Akhoon, the party's provincial president, Kashmir province, Showkat Ahmad Mir, said the decision was taken on the directions of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

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As directed by Abdullah, "You are suspended from the basic membership of JKNC for a period of six years for your anti-party activities," the letter said.

Akhoon, a former MLA, had expressed resentment against the party leadership after he was denied a ticket to contest from Hazratbal assembly segment. NC's youth leader Salman Sagar contested and won the seat.

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