With Azad set to float his own party, numerous Congress leaders have already pledged their support. Political observers say only time will tell if it emerges as a major force in J&K, but certain of its adverse impact on Congress.
A shutdown was imposed in Srinagar on Friday and mobile internet services suspended after a curfew was clamped in Jammu s Bhaderwah town the previous day due to communal tensions.Most shops and business establishments in Srinagar were closed, .