National Conference Affirms Commitment to INDIA Bloc, Clarifies Election Strategy
Omar Abdullah's clarification comes amid confusion over the party's stance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Omar Abdullah clarifies that the National Conference remains a part of the INDIA bloc, despite earlier statements by Farooq Abdullah suggesting a solo contest in J&K.
- The National Conference is in talks with the Congress for three of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- Farooq Abdullah's initial comments about contesting elections independently caused confusion within the INDIA alliance.
- The INDIA bloc faces challenges as other parties, including the Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, have also distanced themselves.
- Farooq Abdullah was recently summoned by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.