Jammu Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra emphasized on Monday that restoring statehood, safeguarding land rights, and generating employment opportunities are priorities over securing ministerial positions in the forthcoming Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu Kashmir.
Speaking to KINS news agency, Karra stated, “We have not yet discussed the distribution of ministerial berths with our alliance partner.”
He highlighted that both the Congress and the National Conference (NC) are united under the INDIA Alliance, which aims to put an end to divisive politics across the country.
When asked whether Rahul Gandhi would attend the upcoming oath-taking ceremony, Karra mentioned that it remains uncertain, stating, “It depends on his availability and schedule.”
The National Conference-Congress alliance contested the elections as a unified front, with the NC running for 51 seats and Congress for 32.
The NC emerged as the largest party, securing 42 seats, followed by the BJP with 29, Congress with 6, and the JKPDP with 3. The remaining seats went to smaller parties and independent candidates.