Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 22: Within minutes after meeting with the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former Chief Minister and president of the National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah announced a pre-poll alliance for all 90 assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
Interestingly despite the announcement of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, no senior Congress leader has endorsed the statement of the NC chief.
Addressing the media at his Gupkar residence, JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah said, "Jammu and Kashmir has faced difficult times, but we're hopeful for the restoration of statehood. NC and Congress will fight the elections together to defeat divisive forces."
Abdullah announced that the parties will release a mandate list in a phased manner. He also extended an invitation to other parties, saying, "Doors are open to everyone, including PDP."
Abdullah revealed that CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami is supporting the alliance, expressing hope that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will also support them, leading to a huge majority victory.
When asked about Rahul Gandhi's earlier assurance to restore stateho Within minutes after meeting Rahul Gandhi and Congress President, Dr Farooq announced a pre-poll alliance for all 90 assembly seats in J&K.
Despite Dr. Farooq Abdullah's announcement, no senior Congress leader endorsed the statement of the NC president.
J&K has faced difficult times, but we're hopeful for the restoration of statehood. NC and Congress will fight the elections together.
Farooq extended an invitation to other parties, saying, "Doors are open to everyone, including PDP."
This pre-poll alliance between NC and Congress aims to defeat divisive forces and restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The inclusion of CPI(M) and potential support from other parties may further strengthen their chances in the upcoming assembly elections.
Later while addressing party workers in Jammu, Rahul Gandhi said the dignity and honour of party workers are his priority.
He said that a coalition will indeed take place in Jammu and Kashmir. However, he emphasized that this coalition will not come at the cost of compromising the interests and respect of Congress workers and leaders.
Rahul Gandhi assured the workers, "There won't be a coalition at the cost of Congress workers' and leaders' interest. All of you should remain assured that there will be no compromise on the interests and respect of party workers and leaders."
This statement aims to reassure Congress workers in Jammu and Kashmir that their interests will be protected in any potential coalition, and that the party's leadership will prioritize their well-being and respect. | 