J&K Assembly Polls focused on bigger goal, not statehood: Mehbooba Mufti

The results of the J&K poll will be announced on October 4, according to a report. Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti announced during a press conference for the release of the PDP manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls that her goal for the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is not focused on statehood or seat sharing, but on a “bigger goal.”

She emphasized the importance of having an alliance with an agenda, stating that their alliance with the BJP was based on a specific agenda. She expressed concerns over alliances being formed solely for seat sharing, emphasizing the need for any alliance to be based on a clear agenda.

The PDP manifesto states the party is determined to restore the constitutional guarantees that were unfairly revoked and committed to reinstating Jammu & Kashmir to its original status. The manifesto also promises to advocate for diplomatic initiatives between India and Pakistan, with an emphasis on conflict resolution, confidence-building measures, and regional cooperation.

It also includes plans for establishing full connectivity across the Line of Control (LoC) for trade and social exchange. *(The headline is from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff.

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