Pre-poll Twist: Jamaat-Backed Leaders and Awami Agree on Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir

A senior officer informed NDTV that Engineer Rashid’s party made the move, and Jamaat agreed to it, emphasizing that the fight is for a greater cause rather than for power. Both parties recognized that contesting alone would divide their votes, so they decided to fight together to consolidate votes, especially in the south and north Kashmir regions.

In the meeting, the AIP delegation, led by Engineer Rashid and spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, met with the JeI delegation, led by Ghulam Qadir Wani, and other prominent JeI members. The meeting focused on the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring the need to work together for the region’s greater interest.

After comprehensive discussions, it was agreed that the AIP would support JeI-backed candidates in Kulgam and Pulwama, and JeI would support AIP candidates across Kashmir. In areas where both parties have candidates, they agreed to a “friendly contest,” while extending mutual support in other constituencies to ensure a unified approach.

An analyst praised the move, stating that it would prevent the division of votes and highlighted the rapidly evolving political landscape, both regionally and internationally, emphasizing that neither JeI nor AIP can afford to remain passive observers. Following the agreement, both parties instructed their members to support each other’s candidates.

A JeI member expressed the goal as securing a strong victory for AIP and JeI candidates, ensuring that the representatives can articulate the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The text concludes with information about Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled visit to Chenab Valley to address three rallies on Monday.