Talks underway with Congress for 4th Seat: Sagar
Srinagar : The National Conference (NC) on Friday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Shammi Oberoi, and Sajad Kichloo have been nominated to contest the polls.
Addressing a press conference, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar said the party has finalized three candidates and is currently in discussions with the Congress regarding the fourth seat.
“We have kept one seat open, and talks are ongoing with the Congress,” Sagar said.
NC leaders did not clarify whether they intend to leave one of the three safe seats for the Congress or offer them a competitive seat where the BJP holds an advantage.
While the alliance has 24 votes for the fourth seat, the BJP commands 28 votes—(KNO)
