Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Prof. Saif- u-Din Soz today said that Congress party is hopeful of getting chairmanship of Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council (KAHDC). "We have bagged 12 out of 26 seats. Three independents are showing inclination towards our party," Soz said adding that Congress would sweep Assembly polls as well. Soz said that Congress party is in touch with three independent candidates in Kargil and they are showing deep interest in Congress party. "Let us see what happens but one thing I could tell you with authority that Congress is emerging as a vibrant force in the state," Soz said. Out of 26 seats, Congress bagged 12, National Conference 11 while independent candidates won three seats. Sources said that National Conference is leaving no stone unturned to garner the support of these three independent candidates. However, Soz claimed that all the three independent candidates have expressed their willingness to support Congress. "It would a biggest achievement for the party to grab the coveted post of Chairmanship of KAHDC," Soz said. |
