Omar Abdullah, vice-president of the National Conference (NC), has announced that he will contest the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections from the Ganderbal constituency. This decision is part of a strategic move, as the NC and Congress have agreed on a seat-sharing arrangement to strengthen their position against the BJP. Abdullah’s candidacy is expected to energize NC’s base and attract voters seeking a leadership change. He has emphasized the importance of opposition unity to effectively challenge the BJP. As the elections approach, political campaigning will focus on development, governance, and restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
