Will support Secular parties; Independent MLAs
SRINAGAR JAN 23: On one hand there are reports that there is not fresh talks between PDP and BJP to explore the possibilities of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Sources on Saturday said PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has approached UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad for the assurance of support.
According to sources, “PDP President is in touch with Congress, People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone and some independent for govt formation.”
Senior PDP leader said, “PDP with 28 MLAs in its kitty, if gets Congress support with 12 including two of Sajjad lone, & four Independent MLAs who have already agreed to support Secular alliance can forge an alliance to keep BJP at bay the communal forces that are hell bent to divide the state of Jammu and Kashmir on communal lines”.
MLA Hakim Mohd Yasin said, “We are ready to join hands with Secular parties, Our aim is to keep the communal BJP at bay and work in coordination with Secular govt for the betterment of the state.” Adding that BJP was leaving no stone unturned to grab power in Jammu and Kashmir. “If media reports are true, a desperate BJP seems to be have taken u turn on the demands of Power projects and other agreements of the alliance between PDP & BJP but still trying to lure PDP towards it for the sake of power.
No body can stop any leader from holding talks, but PDP has to take a final call because they have sought votes from the people on the promise of keeping BJP at bay,” Hakim added.