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Former J&K Congress chief says party backs NC government to keep BJP out of power
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:17 PM
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Vikram Rasool Vani stated that the party’s support for the National Conference government is aimed at preventing the Bharatiya Janata Party from returning to power.
Vikram Rasool Vani, who previously headed the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Indian National Congress, told reporters on Friday that the party’s decision to back the National Conference (NC) government is driven solely by a desire to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) out of power in the state.
The statement comes amid ongoing political realignments in the region, where the NC, led by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, continues to govern with a fragile majority. The Congress, which has struggled to regain a foothold in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370, appears to be positioning itself as a strategic ally rather than a direct contender.
Vani’s remarks suggest that the Congress is willing to support the incumbent NC administration as a tactical move to block the BJP’s resurgence, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. Analysts note that such a stance could influence voter perceptions and affect coalition dynamics in the state’s volatile political landscape.
The statement comes amid ongoing political realignments in the region, where the NC, led by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, continues to govern with a fragile majority. The Congress, which has struggled to regain a foothold in J&K since the abrogation of Article 370, appears to be positioning itself as a strategic ally rather than a direct contender.
Vani’s remarks suggest that the Congress is willing to support the incumbent NC administration as a tactical move to block the BJP’s resurgence, especially ahead of upcoming local elections. Analysts note that such a stance could influence voter perceptions and affect coalition dynamics in the state’s volatile political landscape.