Non-BJP Parties Meet In J&K; Decide To Meet EC In For Early Election, Press For Statehood

On Thursday, Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, met with representatives of more than a dozen parties to plan an early assembly election and restore the state's independence in Jammu & Kashmir.

PTI

Updated on: 11 March 2023 1:42 pm

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting with leaders of more than a dozen parties which culminated with the decision to meet the Election Commission in Delhi for an early assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir and restoration of its statehood.

The meeting was held at Abdullah's residence here.

Reducing Jammu & Kashmir from a full-fledged state to a Union Territory is a tragedy for the nation, Abdullah told reporters after the meeting.

Congress president Vikar Rasool Wani, CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami, PDP leader Amrik Singh Reen, National Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and district development council member T S Tony were among the leaders present in the meet.