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Congress Skips J&K Polls, Widens Rift with NC Ally

  • Shivani 
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By Shivani
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Congress Skips J&K Polls, Widens Rift with NC AllySaralnama

What Congress decided not to contest Rajya Sabha elections and Assembly bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir. Where In J&K. When On for Rajya Sabha and for Assembly bypolls. Congress's move marks its first such decision in J&K's electoral history since Independence. The ruling National Conference (NC) fielded candidates for all seats after Congress turned down its offer. This widened the rift between the INDIA bloc allies. NC blamed Congress for losing will to take on BJP. Congress accused NC of not keeping promise to allot a safer Rajya Sabha seat. Despite differences, Congress leaders said they will support NC candidates to keep BJP out. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 08:59 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • What Congress decided not to contest Rajya Sabha elections and Assembly bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Where In J&K
  • When On 24 Oct for Rajya Sabha and 11 Nov for Assembly bypolls

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