Srinagar, Oct 22 : The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said that they have decided not to attend the meeting called by the National Conference on Wednesday, adding it will await directions from the party’s central leadership before taking any decision on alliance discussions.
Speaking to reporters, Karra said that the Congress will not participate in the meeting convened by NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah. “Unless there is a clear signal from our central leadership in Delhi, we will not attend any meeting called by the National Conference,” Karra said as per KNS.
Earlier in the day, the Congress Legislative Party met in Srinagar to discuss political, administrative, and economic issues ahead of the autumn session of the J&K Assembly scheduled to begin on Thursday. Karra said the meeting remained incomplete and would continue on Thursday.
“The members of the Legislative Party expressed their views and opinions, which have been formally sent to our central leadership in Delhi for guidance,” he said, adding that the party would take its next step only after consulting the high command.
Karra said that the Congress, being a national party, must act in accordance with the directions of its central leadership. “The suggestions and sentiments expressed by our legislators have been shared with the high command. We will move forward only after their guidance,” he said.
The JKPCC chief added that recent political developments in the Union Territory had prompted the party to review its position carefully. “Some important events over the past week have compelled us to consult the central leadership once again before taking part in any alliance discussions,” he added.
Karra also said the Congress Legislative Party was united in its commitment to uphold democratic values and to effectively represent the people’s concerns in the Assembly. “Our confidence in the process remains strong, and we are determined to use the Assembly platform responsibly and with respect,” he said.
Meanwhile, NC leaders Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah had reached the Radisson Hotel in Rajbagh to preside over the meeting of alliance legislators aimed at chalking out a joint strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and the Assembly session. However, Congress’s absence highlighted growing uncertainty within the alliance over seat-sharing and legislative coordination.
The Congress meeting will resume on Thursday after the leadership in Delhi provides further instructions, Karra said.(KNS)
