INDIA Bloc Cracks in J&K? NC-Congress Tussle Over Rajya Sabha Seat

This special report covers the stormy start of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly session, where the Omar Abdullah-led government is under pressure. Key issues include the contentious Rajya Sabha elections for four seats and a deepening rift between ruling allies, the National Conference (NC) and Congress. The BJP spokesperson stated, ‘This is just hatred for the BJP, which has brought them together.’ The Congress is reportedly upset after being offered an uncertain fourth seat for the Rajya Sabha, contrary to what it claims was a high-level agreement for a safe seat. The opposition plans to corner the one-year-old NC government on unfulfilled manifesto promises, most notably the restoration of statehood. The NC has defended its performance by highlighting that its mandate is for five years and that its powers are limited under the Union Territory's current administrative structure.