Congress backs NC candidates for Rajya Sabha polls
Party says decision taken to uphold secular ethos, unity in J&K
KINS
Srinagar, Oct 23 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday formally announced its support to the National Conference (NC) candidates in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, putting aside political differences to “uphold unity and secular values” in the region.
In an official statement, JKPCC said the decision was taken after two rounds of deliberations held since Wednesday, followed by detailed consultations with the party’s central leadership.
“Taking into account our sensitivities as a suffering state and our identity as a tested voice for a diverse and secular India, the Congress Party has decided to keep all differences with the National Conference on the back burner—solely to reaffirm our commitment to our own ethos and principles,” the Congress said in a statement to news agency KINS.
The party recalled how, during the 2024 elections, it “chose unity over division” to defeat the BJP and “free the people of Jammu and Kashmir from a climate of fear and suppression”.
“In keeping with our political culture and moral uprightness, we refuse to act out of expediency,” it added.
Calling the Rajya Sabha elections a “new challenge”, the Congress expressed hope that NC would “keep its flock together against all temptations and manipulations”.
The party confirmed that all six of its MLAs will vote in favour of NC candidates. (KINS)
