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BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh along with Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited Hoshiarpur today to take stock of the preparations for Prime Minister.
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
As campaigning for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat ends, all eyes are now on the polling on May 25. While the two front runners are Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mian Altaf Ahmad of the National Conference, the BJP which is not contesting the polls, has high stakes in this battleground.