Pre-poll alliance might benefit neither Congress nor us: NC leader
Srinagar: Known for his statements that have rocked the National Conference-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, senior NC leader Mustafa Kamal said Saturday the pre-poll alliance between the two parties might benefit none of them."I
"I had my reservations about forging pre-poll alliance with the Congress, but it was the collective decision of the party and I accepted that.
"I know the deal is not profitable and it may prove unproductive for both the parties," Kamal said.
He said there were fundamental differences between the NC and the Congress over the grant of internal autonomy to the state which is one of the main priorities on the political agenda of his party.
"The primary issue of dealing with autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir is the main reason of confrontation between the coalition partners. There is difference of opinion among the members of the cabinet sub committee with regard to the recommendation for the restoration of autonomy," he disclosed.
"I know the deal is not profitable and it may prove unproductive for both the parties," Kamal said.
He said there were fundamental differences between the NC and the Congress over the grant of internal autonomy to the state which is one of the main priorities on the political agenda of his party.
"The primary issue of dealing with autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir is the main reason of confrontation between the coalition partners. There is difference of opinion among the members of the cabinet sub committee with regard to the recommendation for the restoration of autonomy," he disclosed.