Setback to Oppn alliance as NC snaps PDP ties

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah  Photo | PTI

SRINAGAR : Signalling the break-up of INDIA bloc and end of Gupkar Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday ruled out alliance with PDP for Lok Sabha polls in J&K and launched a scathing attack on Mehbooba Mufti’s party for not following the “coalition dharma”.

However, NC has kept the door open for alliance in Assembly polls. “We have shortlisted candidates for three Valley seats and an announcement will be made at the appropriate time,” Omar said.

When asked whether PDP was kept out, he said, “We have not kept PDP out. The situation has kept PDP out of this election”.

The PDP had been insisting on INDIA bloc parties (NC and Congress) to leave Anantnag-Rajouri seat for the party.