Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 11: Realizing that the party’s role has been relegated from an important junior partner to a non-entity after the National Conference managed a majority on its own, the Congress on Friday formally handover the letter to support to the former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the formation of a coalition regime in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have handed over a letter of support to the National Conference for the formation of coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir”, Tariq Hameed Kara, president of J&K Congress said after formally handing over the letter to Omar Abdullah. When asked about Congress’s share in the coalition, Karra said that ministerial berths are not important for the party. “We are supporting the National Conference as the spirit of the alliance. Maintaining the spirt of the INDIA alliance is bigger than cabinet berths. It has a pan-India spirt. Realizing that the resurgent National Conference will not accept any pro-cond Ministerial berths are not important for the Congress. Maintaining the spirit of the INDIA alliance is bigger than cabinet berths. We have no demands, our focus is on maintaining the spirit of the INDIA alliance for the nation's cause, This partnership is crucial for the entire country, and we must preserve its essence. tion of the party, Karra said, “We have no demands, our focus is on maintaining the spirit of the INDIA alliance for the nation's cause, particularly for the people of Jammu and Kashmir”. Karra highlighted that the alliance with the National Conference transcends mere numbers, representing a pan-India spirit that extends beyond Jammu and Kashmir's borders. "This partnership is crucial for the entire country, and we must preserve its essence," he stressed. He also clarified that the alliance's purpose is not limited to ministerial positions. "Our fight against the BJP is multifaceted, and we recognize the need for political unanimity," Karra explained. Furthermore, Karra expressed his support for Omar Abdullah, leader of the National Conference, stating, “He is acceptable to us, and we respect the National Conference's choice." This endorsement underscores the commitment to unity and cooperation between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir. |