Jammu, Oct 20, KNT: The Indian National Congress (INC) has decided to leave the Nagrota Assembly seat to its alliance partner, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), as part of a broader strategy to consolidate opposition unity and defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming elections.
According to the party’s statement, the decision was taken after detailed deliberations on the report submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC). The leadership examined multiple factors, including past electoral trends and coalition principles, before arriving at the consensus.
The Congress said that in the 2024 Assembly elections, both Congress and NC had contested the Nagrota seat on friendly terms. In those polls, the National Conference candidate had secured the second position, demonstrating significant local strength and voter support in the constituency.
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Taking into consideration the larger political context and the need for unity among secular forces, the central leadership of the Indian National Congress decided to concede the seat to its ally, the National Conference.
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“This decision is in line with the broader parameters and principles of the coalition and reflects the commitment of the Congress Party toward the larger interests and goals of defeating the BJP,” said Ravinder Sharma, Chief Spokesperson of the JKPCC.
The announcement underscores the growing coordination between Congress and the National Conference as both parties aim to prevent vote division and present a united front in the Jammu region. Party sources said similar seat-sharing discussions are underway for other constituencies to ensure a cohesive alliance strategy across Jammu and Kashmir. [KNT]
