Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement followed by the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections has generated a debate in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir about the role of the “weak” Congress party in the coalition regime of the Union Territory.
A day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah remarked that the Congress is not part of the coalition government, the grand old party suffered a humiliating defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
The Congress party’s weakening position is expected to reshape the dynamics of its alliance with the National Conference (NC). With the Congress struggling to hold its ground after a dismal performance in Maharashtra, political analysts believe the NC may reconsider the significance it places on its partnership with the party in J&K.
On Friday, Omar Abdullah remarked that the Congress party is not a part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Congress is supporting us from …