New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehbooba Mufti, launched a scathing attack on the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance during a press conference in Srinagar. Mufti claimed that the alliance lacks a clear agenda and is merely focused on seat-sharing arrangements.As the state gears up for elections, set to be held in three phases starting next month, the PDP chief also unveiled her partys manifesto, which promises reforms including 200 units of free electricity and the restoration of the old pension scheme.#WATCH | J&K: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, We want to say that we will give free electricity up to 200 units, we want to abolish tax on water, there should be no meters for water. For the poor who have 1 to 6 people in their house, we want to implement the Mufti Mohammad… pic.twitter.com/OzWB7R8hpU— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2024Conditional support to NC-Congress allianceDuring the press conference, Mufti expressed her willingness to support the NC-Congress alliance if they agree to adopt the PDPs manifesto and commit to resolving the Kashmir issue. She stated, If NC and Congress are ready to accept our manifesto and agree on a solution to the Kashmir issue, we will support them without contesting any seat. For me, a solution to the Kashmir issue is more important than anything else.#WATCH | J&K: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, Alliance and seat sharing are faraway things. If the National Conference and Congress are ready to adopt our agenda, we will say they should contest on all seats, we will follow them because for me solving the problem of Kashmir is… pic.twitter.com/nllk8ld225— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2024Key promises in PDP manifestoThe PDP manifesto emphasizes restoring trade between India and Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC) as a crucial step toward peace. Mufti also promised to provide 200 units of free electricity to households and to restore the old pension scheme if the PDP came to power. Additionally, the manifesto outlines plans to increase the honorarium for contract teachers and to re-implement the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed scheme, which aims to ensure adequate food and ration supplies to families with 1 to 6 members. Another notable promise includes providing 12 cylinders of LPG per year to poor families.#WATCH | J&K: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, For me, this election (upcoming Assembly elections in J&K) is not for statehood or seat sharing...We have a bigger goal...We are fighting for dignity, for the resolution... pic.twitter.com/chNfmBdXmJ— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2024Focus on Sharda Peeth, religious pilgrimageMufti further pledged to promote Sharda Peeth, a revered site across the Line of Control, as a full-fledged religious pilgrimage destination. This initiative, she believes, would enhance cultural and religious ties between communities.When will elections be held in Jammu and KashmirThe three-phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to begin on September 18, with the final phase concluding on October 1. The results are expected to be announced on October 4.
