NC intensifies preparations for Assembly poll in Chenab Valley

Our Correspondent

Srinagar, August 10

In a move towards strengthening its political presence in the Chenab Valley, the National Conference (NC) has intensified its organisational efforts ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, an NC spokesperson said on Saturday.

According to him, the leadership is taking decisive steps to engage with its grassroots workers and ensure robust preparations for the polls.

NC president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah is scheduled to visit the Chenab Valley, comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Jammu region, on Sunday to hold a series of meetings with the party cadre. “This visit underscores the party’s commitment to maintaining direct contact with ground-level workers and mobilising them for the electoral battle ahead,” he said.

The NC spokesperson stated. “The primary objective of the upcoming meetings is to gear up the party machinery for the upcoming Assembly poll.”

“Abdullah is expected to engage in in-depth discussions with the party cadre, offering strategic guidance and emphasising the importance of active participation at the grassroots level. These meetings will serve as a platform to align the party’s goals and strategies with the aspirations of the people of the Chenab Valley,” he added.

He said as the National Conference readies itself for the electoral challenge, the leadership is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the party is well-prepared and well-connected with the voters on the ground.

Several key NC leaders, including Rattan Lal Gupta, Khalid Najeev Suharwardy, Sajjad Kitchloo, Vijay Lochan, Tanvir Kitchloo, Zaffarullah, Mehboob Iqbal and Sajjad Saheen will accompany Farooq Abdullah on the visit. “Their presence at the series of meetings highlights the party’s united front and dedication to consolidating its strength in the region,” he said.

“This visit by Abdullah and the accompanying leaders marks a crucial step in the party’s ongoing efforts to consolidate its position in the Chenab valley and emerge victorious in the upcoming Assembly elections,” the spokesperson added.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said no internal or external forces would be allowed to disrupt the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir which will be held “at the earliest”.