The Congress party is set to release its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections within two days, with senior leader Bharat Singh Solanki describing the BJP's election promises as 'hollow'. He expressed confidence in the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance's success, criticizing the BJP for failing to tackle terrorism and support the return of Kashmiri pandits. Solanki emphasized that the Congress manifesto will focus on actionable commitments rather than empty promises, and a common minimum program (CMP) will be developed post-election to ensure peace and development. The elections are scheduled in three phases starting September 18, with vote counting on October 8. The alliance sees the NC contesting 51 seats and the Congress 32, with other parties allocated a few seats for a 'friendly contest'. Solanki reiterated the party's commitment to restoring statehood and fostering communal harmony in the region.