Sheikh Khursheed, Shabir Kullay Support NC ‘to Keep BJP Away’ in RS Elections

Srinagar, October 24 : The Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party’s lone MLA, Sheikh Khursheed, announced his support for the ruling party to keep the BJP out in the ongoing Rajya Sabha elections.

Speaking to the media, Khursheed said his party will vote for National Conference (NC) candidates solely to prevent a BJP victory. “We have decided to vote against the BJP and in favour of the NC candidates to keep the BJP out,” he said.

Acknowledging several political differences with the NC, Khursheed explained that his party felt compelled to support the ruling party. “We submitted several resolutions and bills in the last Assembly session and in this session, but they were not accepted. Given the present situation, we are compelled to vote for the NC to keep the BJP out,” he added.

Clarifying his position, Khursheed emphasized, “We are not voting for the NC because we love them, but only to keep the BJP away. It is obvious that we have to vote for the NC candidates to ensure the defeat of the BJP candidates. Our aim is to keep the BJP away, and we want the party to lose the fourth seat as well.”

Independent MLA Shahir Ahmad Kullay also confirmed his decision to vote in favour of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). He said the move was aimed solely at keeping the BJP out and added that the PDP should refrain from political bargaining during times of crisis.(KNS)