In the 2023 Lok Sabha election campaign, Omar Abdullah of JKNC took centre stage, marginalizing the party's older and younger generations. His father, Dr Farooq Abdullah, declined to contest due to health issues, signalling a possible informal retirement. Despite not running, Farooq actively participated in rallies, maintaining his public presence. Farooq's health has been fragile since a 2014 kidney transplant. Although Omar insisted his father's political career isn't over, Farooq's active role has diminished. JKNC's internal dynamics and generational shifts reflect broader political changes, with the party grappling with its identity and strategic decisions post-Article 370 abrogation.
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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.
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