US EditionWith NC Pitted Against BJP, Voting for Four Rajya Sabha Starts in Srinagar
PDP and Congress back National Conference candidates to block BJP influence and protect Jammu and Kashmir rights in Rajya Sabha polls, reflecting Opposition INDIA bloc strategy.
- On Thursday, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti announced her party will support National Conference candidates in the Rajya Sabha polls, saying `We have decided to give support to the NC and vote for their candidates`.
- Framing the move as defensive, Mehbooba Mufti, People's Democratic Party chief, said the NC "doesn't deserve it" but must be supported to keep the BJP and fascist forces away.
- On Wednesday, National Conference Rajya Sabha candidate Shammi Oberoi met People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, and after discussions, PDP MLAs and party leadership agreed to support three of NC's four candidates.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Congress extended support to the NC candidates, but backed out of contesting the fourth Rajya Sabha seat as projected numbers were unfavourable.
- Mehbooba Mufti, People's Democratic Party chief, sought NC's backing for two key bills—the proposed land rights 'anti-bulldozer' bill and regularisation of daily wagers bill—and warned NC would blame the PDP if it lost the fourth seat.
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Congress, PDP announce support for National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday announced support for the ruling National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls which will be held a day later. "We have decided to give support to the NC and vote for their candidates," party chief Mehbooba Mufti said at a press conference and added that the decision has been taken to keep the BJP away. PDP extetends support to NC for the larger cause She said this party (NC) d…
Voting Underway for Four Rajya Sabha Seats in Jammu and Kashmir
Voting for the four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir began on Friday at the Legislative Assembly complex in Srinagar, with MLAs of the ruling National Conference (NC) being the first to cast their votes. In a significant political development ahead of the polls, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress has announced its decision to support the NC candidates, reaffirming its alliance with the ruling party in the Union Territory. The decision came a…
50 MLAs cast votes in J&K Rajya Sabha elections - Daily Good Morning Kashmir
As many as 50 MLAs have cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha elections so far. Officials said that 50 MLAs had voted in the RS elections by 10:30 AM. Of them, 20 are from the BJP, 28 from the National Conference, and one each from the PDP and Congress. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was the first MLA to cast his vote. The voting commenced at 9: 00 AM with MLAs arriving at the Legislative Assembly complex to cast their votes at three polling booths …
Jammu & Kashmir Set for Historic Rajya Sabha Polls on October 24 — National Conference Poised for Majority Wins, BJP Confident of One Seat
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for its first Rajya Sabha elections since the region’s reorganization into a Union Territory, marking a significant moment in its post-restructuring political landscape. The election for four Rajya Sabha seats will take place on Friday, October 24, after a four-year hiatus, with the National Conference (NC) expected to […]
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