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National Conference names three candidates for Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha elections and continues talks with Congress over the fourth seat vacant since 2021.
- By October 13, 2025, the National Conference announced three Rajya Sabha nominees after a core-committee meeting at party headquarters.
- The Election Commission of India set a schedule with nominations due by October 13, scrutiny on October 14, withdrawals by October 16 and polling on October 24 for four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The NC named specific nominees including Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Sajad Kichloo, and Shammi Oberoi, NC treasurer, while Dr. Farooq Abdullah, veteran politician, was dropped for health reasons.
- The NC-led coalition's assembly strength positions it to win three seats, commanding 53 Assembly members and keeping one seat open for Congress amid ongoing talks; the fourth seat contest involves 24 votes versus 28 from the BJP and seven independent MLAs.
- The BJP plans to contest all four seats with a panel including Sunil Sethi, Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Singh and Sat Sharma, and recent recommendations await high-command approval ahead of October 24, 2025.
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National Conference Announces Three Candidates for J-K Rajya Sabha Polls
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The party named Chowdry Mohamad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, and Shammi Oberoi as its candidates, while the decision on the fourth seat is expected to be taken in the coming days. India News | National Conference Announces Three Candidates for J-K Rajya Sabha Polls.
J&K: National Conference names three candidates for Oct 24 Rajya Sabha polls
The National Conference has announced three of its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for October 24. Discussions are ongoing with the Congress for the fourth seat. The party's core committee finalized the nominations after a meeting.
NC Nominates Ramzan, Kichloo, and Oberoi for J&K Rajya Sabha Polls
Earlier this week, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq had emphasised that candidates will be chosen by the party’s high command and will not be outsiders. He confirmed ongoing seat-sharing talks with Congress, with a final decision expected soon.
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