National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that the alliance with the Congress is definite for winning the 90 Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir. “Congress and we (NC) are together. Tarigami sahab [CPM’s MY Tarigami] “The people of Israel are also with us. I hope that our people will be with us so that we can win and do better for the people…” said Farooq Abdullah.
Abdullah’s announcement came after Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, called on National Conference leaders at Abdullah’s residence in Srinagar on Thursday.
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“We had a good meeting, in a cordial atmosphere. The alliance is on the right track and, God willing, will go smoothly.” The alliance is final“It will be signed this afternoon and the alliance will occupy all 90 seats,” Abdullah said.
Meanwhile, Khrage posted photos from the reunion on X and saying“We along with Mr. @RahulGandhi had a warm courtesy meeting with @JKNC_ Chairman Mr. Farooq Abdullah and JKNC Vice Chairman Mr. @OmarAbdullah in Srinagar today.”
Meanwhile, Farooq Abdullah expressed hope that full statehood with all powers would be restored.Statehood is very important to all of us“This is what we have been promised. This state has been through difficult times and we hope that it will recover with all its powers. That is why we stand in solidarity with the INDIA block,” he said.
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi said it was his and his party’s duty to ensure that the People of Jammu and Kashmir to regain their democratic rights and restore statehood.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Rahul Gandhi said that restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood at the earliest is the priority of both the Congress Party and the INDIA alliance.
The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections will be held in three phases on September 18, September 25 and October 1. The results will be declared on October 4.
(With contributions from agencies)
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