Congress Candidates Discuss Election Challenges in Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu, Congress candidates from Jammu and Kashmir gathered to discuss their election experiences after exit polls suggested a hung assembly. The meeting was led by Tariq Hameed Karra, the Congress president and candidate from Central Shalteng. Karra highlighted issues like liquor and money being transported during elections, with no cooperation from authorities. He questioned the powers of the LG in nominating MLAs, stating it should be guided by the government.
Karra emphasized Congress’s readiness to collaborate with parties opposing the BJP. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal noted that people in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana have rejected BJP’s ideology. Harish Rawat, another Congress leader, mentioned that voters in Jammu and Kashmir chose peace and development, favoring the National Conference-Congress alliance. He also predicted Congress’s majority win in Haryana.
Exit polls by Axis My India forecast a hung assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, with the NC-Congress alliance slightly leading. The elections were held in three phases, and results are expected on October 8.
Doubts Revealed
Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India, known as the Indian National Congress. It has been one of the two main political parties in India, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It has a special status and is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse culture.
Exit polls -: Exit polls are surveys conducted immediately after voters leave polling stations. They are used to predict the outcome of an election before the official results are announced.
Hung assembly -: A hung assembly occurs when no single political party or coalition has enough seats to form a majority in the legislative assembly. This can lead to alliances or coalitions to form a government.
Tariq Hameed Karra -: Tariq Hameed Karra is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is associated with the Congress party and plays a role in discussing political strategies and challenges.
LG -: LG stands for Lieutenant Governor. In the context of Jammu and Kashmir, the LG is the representative of the central government and has certain powers, including nominating members to the legislative assembly.
MLAs -: MLAs are Members of the Legislative Assembly. They are elected representatives who make laws and policies for a state or region in India.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently the ruling party at the national level.
NC-Congress alliance -: The NC-Congress alliance refers to a political partnership between the National Conference (NC) and the Indian National Congress (Congress) to contest elections together against other parties like the BJP.