A day after National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah confirmed a pre-poll alliance with Congress, vice president Omar Abdullah admitted that discussions are going on in some Assembly seats, although both parties have agreed to jointly contest elections.
“During our meetings, discussions were held on all the 90 assembly constituencies. Out of these 90 assembly constituencies, a consensus has been evolved on the majority of the seats but still, there is stalemate on some segments”, Omar admitted.
“On some assembly constituencies, we are adamant and on some seats, local Congress leadership is staking claim. Today we will sit together again and try to evolve consensus on remaining seats. We are hopeful that we will jointly contest the assembly elections”, Omar said.
He announced on Friday that the seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress has been finalized for a majority of assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Discussions …