Kashmir pen News Bureau
Srinagar, Oct 16: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that National Conference (NC) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah had called her seeking PDP’s support for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said the party leadership will meet and discuss the matter collectively before taking a final decision.
“Farooq sahab called me and sought PDP’s support for the Rajya Sabha elections. Our leadership will meet and discuss the matter collectively. However, I also conveyed to him that we have introduced important bills concerning land rights and daily wagers. If the government extends its support in passing these bills, then perhaps we will consider it,” Mehbooba stated.
The remarks come amid ongoing political negotiations among regional parties ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir | Kashmir Pen
