Tariq Karra to Seek Core Committee Opinion on Rajya Sabha Poll Strategy

SRINAGAR: President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Tariq Hamid Karra, stated on Sunday that the party will discuss the deliberations held between the Congress high command and the National Conference regarding the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, and will seek the opinion of party members on the next course of action.

Speaking to reporters, Karra said, “We have convened a meeting of the core committee to brief them about the discussions held between the Congress high command and the NC leadership. I will inform them and seek their opinion on what should be the next course of action.”

The party is holding a meeting today to discuss its strategy for the Rajya Sabha polls.

The National Conference has offered a risky seat to Congress, but the latter is insisting on contesting a safer seat.

Sources said that Congress may decide against contesting the seat, given that the BJP holds an advantageous position over the fourth seat. Against the alliance’s 24 second-preference votes, the BJP has 28 votes. (KNO)