Congress Denies Rift with NC, Says Alliance Will Continue for ‘Greater Good’

SRINAGAR: Amid rising speculation over cracks in the Congress–National Conference (NC) alliance, the Congress on Friday said the partnership between the two parties will continue for the greater common good.

Congress General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir told reporters that internal differences do not signify the end of the alliance.

“Leaders express their opinions—some support one side, some the other—but there are proper party forums and authorised persons to speak on such matters,” Mir said.

He explained that Congress had sought a particular Rajya Sabha seat but could not reach an agreement with the NC. “The fourth seat was given according to their own calculations. Our top leadership had decided that if we were not given what was rightfully ours, we would not contest. That was a party decision,” he said.

Dismissing speculation about the alliance collapsing, Mir said disagreements on one issue should not be interpreted as a split. “If we focus on just one issue, no one achieves any major goal,” he added.

He reiterated that both parties remain united against the BJP. “We will not let the BJP’s designs or their communal agenda succeed in Jammu and Kashmir. Internally, we may have differences, but externally, we will remain united to stop the BJP’s ambitions,” he said. (KNO)