The Assembly: Mehbooba Mufti Backs NC-Congress Alliance Conditioned on PDP Agenda Acceptance
The Assembly Context: Support for NC-Congress Alliance
SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti vowed Saturday to completely support the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance in the J&K assembly polls if the partners accept her party’s agenda, primarily resolution of the Kashmir issue. Mehbooba was speaking while releasing PDP’s manifesto, which promised to revoke the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and ensure the return of its confiscated properties. Notably, specifics on lifting the ban were not provided.
PDP's Manifesto Highlights and Political Stance
- Backing for NC-Cong Coalition: Mehbooba declared her willingness to support the NC-Congress alliance if they align with the PDP agenda.
- Foreshadowing Cooperation: She emphasized a human issue approach that transcends typical political strategies.
- Direct Challenge: Mehbooba challenged the NC-Congress to articulate a clear agenda addressing the Kashmir issue.
In a decisive statement, Mehbooba ruled out any post-poll alignment with the BJP, claiming, “We had forged an alliance with BJP to safeguard the identity of J&K but now there is no possibility of that.”
The Assembly Agenda and Future Actions
- Restoring Statehood: PDP’s manifesto pledges to revert J&K back to its statehood.
- Legislative Changes: It calls for the repeal of several stringent laws including the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
- Support Initiatives: The manifesto proposes steps for providing housing to Kashmiri Pandits and establishing trade routes with PoK.
Mehbooba’s statements signal pivotal shifts as the assembly elections loom, indicating a firm stance rooted in the local populace's sentiments.
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