Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 8: Expressing his delight over the victory of NC-Congress alliance in LAHDC Kargil polls, National Conference Vice-President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that these election results should serve as a wake-up call for the Bhartiya Janata Party.
“It is time to cease hiding behind the Raj Bhawan and unelected representatives and, instead, acknowledge the people’s rightful desire for a democratically elected Government in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said, in a statement issued here this evening.
The NC leader claimed that this result has sent a message to all forces and parties that have ‘undemocratically’ and ‘unconstitutionally’, divided the State of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh without the consent of its people. Democracy demands the voices of the people be heard and respected, he added.
Omar further said that this victory belongs to the people of Zanskar, Kargil and Drass, who have decisively endorsed the National Conference-Congress alliance. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the elected Councillors, recognizing their dedication to serving the people. We also extend our gratitude to the leadership of the Congress party for their unwavering support,” he said and also took the opportunity to extend his sincere appreciation to the dedicated party workers who toiled day and night, persevering through challenging conditions, to ensure that on the day of reckoning, the JKNC flag would soar high.
“JKNC remains committed to the principles of democracy, justice and unity, working tirelessly to uphold the rights and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Omar Abdullah said.
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