PDP is hoping the Congress leader will get NC to cede at least 1 seat in Valley. Any cracks will further help BJP make its way in, having already created space for itself
Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has changed a lot since the last Lok Sabha Elections, as during the 2019 General Elections it has the status of statehood, while in 2024, it will be listed as an union territory.
The upcoming general elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have cast a veil of uncertainty over the seat-sharing arrangement of the Opposition INDIA alliance, comprising 27 political parties as of February 16, 2024. The People's Alliance on Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a loose coalition of parties in Jammu and Kashmir, faces ambiguity in seat-sharing, jeopardizing its existence. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) unequivocally declared its disinterest in a pre-poll alliance, focusing on regaining seats from the BJP. Meanwhile, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) remains silent on seat-sharing, leaving room for speculation about its stance. The spotlight is on the three Kashmir seats, raising questions about the PAGD's viability if major parties contest against each other. The elections promise to be intriguing, with potential shifts in political dynamics and discussions revolving around historical alliances and their implications for the region.
Amid reports that the National Conference is exploring possibilities of rejoining the NDA, Omar Abdullah reiterated his commitment to remain in the INDIA bloc. He, however, said that his party would not share any seat of Kashmir Valley with coalition partners.
PDP wants NC to contest from Srinagar and Baramulla LS seats and leave Anantnag for it, but NC is keen to fight all three; both parties want Cong to contest Jammu seats