A day ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) convened a crucial Legislature Party meeting in Srinagar on Wednesday evening to discuss the upcoming session’s agenda, key legislative issues, and the party’s strategy inside the House.
News agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) the meeting was chaired by party president Dr Farooq Abdullah and attended by vice-president CM Omar Abdullah, along with senior party legislators and other functionaries.
Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “This is the customary Legislature Party meeting of the National Conference ahead of the Assembly session. We met today along with MY Tarigami and the independent members to chalk out our strategy for the session.”
He added, “This session is different because, after 10 years, the Rajya Sabha elections are scheduled the day after tomorrow. The strategy discussed today is aimed at ensuring the success of our four candidates. I thank all the members for attending the meeting.”
When asked about the absence of Congress representatives despite invitations, Omar Abdullah said, “Congress is a separate party and has its own strategy and system.”
Regarding reports that the PDP has agreed to support NC candidates, he remarked, “Our candidate, Shami Oberoi, has met Mehbooba Mufti and requested support for the NC candidates. Our president has also spoken to her, and she has consented to discuss it with her party leaders.”
Sources told KINS that Dr Farooq Abdullah during the meeting emphasized the importance of unity and discipline within the party during the session. “This Assembly is the voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Every member carries the responsibility of articulating the pain, aspirations, and needs of our people with dignity and courage,” he said.
CM Omar Abdullah also called for a focused and issue-based approach during the Assembly proceedings. “This session provides an opportunity to highlight the concerns of our people. We will support any measure that benefits the people, but we will not hesitate to question or oppose policies that hurt their interests,” he said.(KINS)
