Congress issues showcause notice to leaders

The J&K Congress on Friday issued showcause notices to several party leaders for breach of alliance unity after they filed nominations as Independent candidates for the Assembly elections.

“JKPCC has taken strong notice of breach of alliance unity by various party leaders, who have filed their nomination papers from different assembly segments as Independent candidates against the alliance spirit,” the party said on Friday.

He said the party has sought explanations from these leaders within three days, failing which strict disciplinary action would be initiated against them.

Many Congress leaders, including Ganderbal district president Sahil Farooq, have entered the poll fray as Independent candidates after the party announced a seat-sharing arrangement with the National Conference (NC).

Farooq is contesting from the Ganderbal assembly segment against NC vice-president Omar Abdullah.