National Conference and the Congress party have confirmed their alliance ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and revealed their seat sharing formula.
Based on the announcement made, the National Conference will contest for 51 seats of 90 assembly seats. Whereas, the Congress party will contest for 32 seats.
"We have left 1 seat for CPI (M) and 1 seat for Panthers Party..." said state Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra to reporters.
Speaking to reporters, Hameed Karra stated that the decision was made on a cordial basis between all the parties.
"National Conference will contest on 51 seats, Congress on 32 and we have agreed to have a friendly but disciplined contest on 5 seats. Over and above these 88 seats, we have left 1 seat for CPI (M) and 1 seat for Panthers Party," stated Karra.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who was also present during the press briefing, stated - "It is a matter of great happiness that we started this campaign that both of us will fight together against those forces who are trying to divide people here."
Jammu and Kashmir will head to the polls in three different phases. As per the dates announced by the Election Commission of India, the polling across the union territory will be held in three phases - on September 18, September 25 and October 1. The counting of votes will be held on October 4.
