Congress Prepares for Jammu and Kashmir Alliance, Criticizes BJP's 'Jumlas'

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge expressed readiness to forge an alliance with opposition parties for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, criticizing the BJP's unfulfilled promises. Alongside Rahul Gandhi, Kharge met with local Congress workers to gather feedback on poll preparations, emphasizing the party's commitment to restoring statehood.

In a strategic move, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced a willingness to form an alliance with other opposition parties for the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. He sharply criticized BJP's unfulfilled promises, labeling them as mere 'jumlas.'

Kharge, alongside Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, engaged with Congress leaders and party workers to assess grassroots-level readiness and collect feedback on the election strategies. Emphasizing the Congress initiative, he reiterated the party's pledge to restore statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.

Highlighting the need for a united front, Kharge stated that Gandhi is keen on a pre-poll alliance to contest the elections. He also pointed out BJP's anxiety following the Lok Sabha election results, noting that certain key legislations had been either withdrawn or stalled. Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are slated to occur in three phases, with vote counting set for October 4.

(With inputs from agencies.)