The National Conference (NC)-led ruling alliance seems to be on the verge of collapse with chief minister Omar Abdullah digging in his heels over the creation of new administrative units despite Congress’s opposition to it.
Sources said Omar might quit as a result, paving way for NC and Congress to contest the Lok Sabha elections separately. In that case, the assembly polls, due by the end of the year, may be brought forward to coincide with the LS polls.
Though the two parties have had an unhappy history of alliances, many believe the split could be part of NC and Congress’s strategy to retain support in respective strongholds — the Valley and Jammu — and go for a post-poll alliance. The fresh trouble is said to have started with Congress’s opposition to Abdullah’s plan to create 700 new administrative units, which it argues would lead to a financial burden of Rs.800 crore. The bulk of finances to run the state comes from the Centre.
Sources said Omar might quit as a result, paving way for NC and Congress to contest the Lok Sabha elections separately. In that case, the assembly polls, due by the end of the year, may be brought forward to coincide with the LS polls.
Though the two parties have had an unhappy history of alliances, many believe the split could be part of NC and Congress’s strategy to retain support in respective strongholds — the Valley and Jammu — and go for a post-poll alliance. The fresh trouble is said to have started with Congress’s opposition to Abdullah’s plan to create 700 new administrative units, which it argues would lead to a financial burden of Rs.800 crore. The bulk of finances to run the state comes from the Centre.
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