KL Report
SRINAGAR
The BJP has claimed the support of at least 31 MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The claim was reportedly made in the Parliamentary Board Meeting of the party held in New Delhi Wednesday.
In the meeting, the party decided to explore all opportunities to form government in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Parliamentary Board also decided to send two observers each to Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand to finalise the names of the leaders of the legislature parties in the two states.
Reports said that union Minister Arun Jaitley and senior party leader Arun Singh will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir for the purpose.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP emerged as the second largest party with 25 seats after PDP which won 28 seats. The NC and Congress managed to bag 15 and 12 seats respectively.
Reports said that the possibility of forming “stable” government with support of NC and PDP in Jammu and Kashmir also figured during the Parliamentary Board meeting.
