Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Sept 22: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah today said that there is no possibility of a hung Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, as the National Conference-Congress alliance offers voters a clear path to forming a stable Government. He made these remarks during a Shikara rally on Dal Lake in Srinagar, organized to support Tanvir Sadiq, the party’s candidate for the Zadibal constituency. Omar said that while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would prefer a hung Assembly to justify extending the Governor’s rule, his party is committed to avoiding that outcome.
“If we wanted, we could have formed a post-poll alliance. But we chose a pre-poll alliance to offer people the option of ensuring that a hung Assembly does not occur. There is no doubt about Government formation,” he said.
Commenting on the first phase of Assembly elections, Omar expressed disappointment over low voter turnout in some areas, noting that it was lower than in 2014. “As much as we hoped for a strong turnout, there are areas where voting was down compared to 2014. In Noorabad, for example, turnout was 20% lower than last time.
The current Government should reflect on why, despite claims of peace and no boycotts, voter turnout has decreased in several areas,” he added. Asked about his unique campaign on Dal Lake, the NC leader expressed pride in the region’s beauty but acknowledged the hardships residents face. “This campaign showcases the beauty of the region, but th.