Farooq to take call on J&K pre-poll alliance: Omar
Speaking to the media after the two-day Working Group (WG) meeting, Omar Abdullah said it “primarily focused on preparations for the assembly polls, along with discussions on other issues.”News Arena Network - Srinagar - UPDATED: July 5, 2024, 03:28 AM - 2 mins read
Omar Abdullah is optimistic of the elections being held on time, referencing the Supreme Court's directive for the Election Commission of India to conduct assembly polls in J&K by September 30. (Image: Files).
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