Congress Names 19 Candidates for J&K Elections

The Congress party has announced its third list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, featuring 19 candidates, including notable figures such as Raman Bhalla from RS Pura-Jammu South, Chaudhary Lal Singh from Basohli, and Neeraj Kundan from Bishnah. This brings the total number of candidates declared by the Congress to 34, as they prepare for the elections scheduled for September 18, September 25, and October 1, with vote counting on October 8. In related political developments, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticized both the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress for being embroiled in corruption, asserting confidence that the BJP will secure a significant victory in the state elections. Meanwhile, BJP leader Pawan Khajuria expressed discontent after being denied a candidacy in Udhampur East, calling for a replacement with a more dedicated party worker. The National Conference and Congress have also finalized a seat-sharing agreement, with Congress contesting 32 seats of the total 86 in Jammu and Kashmir. As the election approaches, tensions and strategic maneuvering within the parties are becoming increasingly evident.