Ghulam Nabi Azad Expresses Concern Over Congress’s Intentions Toward BJP’s Victory

Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed his doubt about the alliance between the Congress and the BJP. He stated that 23 leaders within Congress had pushed for a change in the system, but their concerns were not heard by the leadership. Azad criticized the leadership’s dismissal of their issues as speaking in the BJP’s language, leading him to question if Congress itself wants the BJP to win.

Azad emphasized that the significant issues facing the country and the region are poverty, unemployment, and inflation control, regardless of which party is in power. He urged the public to focus on development rather than religion during elections. Addressing a public meeting in Doda, he condemned all political parties, including separatists, for contributing to the deterioration of Kashmir, stating that many lives had been lost in the region due to their actions.

He also highlighted the upcoming voting dates for different constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, noting the changes in the number of seats following the abrogation of Article 370 and the Supreme Court’s ruling. The BJP won three seats in the 2019 elections, while the National Conference won the other three. This will be the first election in Jammu and Kashmir after the Supreme Court’s ruling, which upheld the abrogation of Article 370 and mandated the Election Commission to hold the next assembly elections in the region before September 30, 2024.