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The National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir is accusing its own allies of betrayal after the BJP unexpectedly won one of the four Rajya Sabha seats. NC leaders claim they were promised support that didn’t materialize, leading to the BJP’s victory. The NC won the other three seats with the help of the PDP, Congress, and some Independents. However, the J&K Peoples Conference is countering the NC’s claim, alleging that the NC itself strategically supported the BJP to secure the seat.

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NC Accuses Allies of Betrayal After BJP Rajya Sabha Win in J&K, Countered by Claims of NC Support for BJP

SRINAGAR – October 27, 2025 – A political storm is brewing in Jammu and Kashmir following a surprising outcome in the Rajya Sabha elections. The National Conference (NC) is accusing its own allies of betrayal after the BJP managed to secure one of the four Rajya Sabha seats, despite having fewer members in the J&K Assembly than the combined opposition.

NC President Farooq Abdullah expressed his disappointment, stating, “We could have won all four seats. Those who promised us betrayed us.” He alleged that the BJP had approached the NC prior to the election, requesting a seat without contest, a proposal the NC refused.

The NC’s candidate, Imran Nabi Dar, lost to BJP’s Sat Sharma by a margin of 10 votes, despite the assumption that most Independent MLAs and regional parties would support the NC. The NC successfully secured the remaining three seats, with Dr. Abdullah thanking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress, and Independent candidates for their support. Those elected to the Rajya Sabha from the NC are Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan Sahab, Sajjad Kichloo, and Shami Oberoi.

NC Vice President and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed his father’s sentiments, lamenting the betrayal of those “who attended our meetings and ate with us.” He emphasized that all NC voters remained loyal to the party, while suggesting that those who chose to support the BJP should have done so openly.

However, Sajad Gani Lone, head of the J&K Peoples Conference, vehemently refuted the NC’s claims. Lone, who abstained from voting, alleged that the NC itself strategically supported the BJP, stating, “NC legislators assisted the BJP in securing one of the four seats. The extra votes that went to the BJP came from the NC. Seven of their members supported the BJP.”

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the newly elected NC members and expressed hope that they would strongly represent the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha.

The unexpected outcome and the subsequent accusations have plunged the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir into uncertainty, raising questions about the future of alliances and the stability of the regional government. The allegations of cross-voting are likely to trigger investigations and further exacerbate tensions between political parties.

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