In three successive elections, the Congress has lost Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats to BJP. Dissidents in the J&K Congress allege that the incumbent party chief failed to encash prevailing anger against the BJP in the Jammu region.
The ongoing Lok Sabha election is a critical test for Mehbooba Mufti's JKPDP, which aims to prove its continued existence amidst challenging times. The decision not to ally with JKNC under the PAGD has intensified this test. Despite being part of the INDIA alliance, PDP finds itself marginalized, with local Congressmen favouring JKNC. Mehbooba Mufti contests almost solo, burdened by accusations of enabling BJP's entry into Jammu and Kashmir. The party has suffered significant desertions, with many leaders joining the JKAP. Mufti blames BJP's strategies for weakening PDP, but emphasizes the loyalty of remaining members. The PDP's past coalition with BJP, which ended contentiously in 2018, has left it facing blame and a fragmented alliance. Despite criticisms, Mehbooba focuses on the broader objective of non-polarization and continuity of the party. Currently isolated within the INDIA bloc, PDP faces opposition from JKNC and accusations of being a BJP proxy. Mufti, ho
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Srinagar, Feb 16: The three-time chief minister of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah might have been vocal against the incumbent central government but he has asked 11 questions to the government in the parliament during the 17th Lok Sabha. The NC president in his fourth term as Member