SRINAGAR: Senior PDP leader and candidate for Wagoora-Kreeri in the upcoming assembly elections, Syed Basharat Bukhari, on Monday said that the NC-INC alliance is purely limited to seat sharing, adding that the Congress party has continued to remain silent on the issue of Article 370.
Bukhari said that the alliance is merely about seat sharing, and in areas where it may not work, they refer to it as a “friendly contest.”
“While the NC has been vocal about Article 370, Congress has maintained silence on the issue,” he remarked, questioning Congress’s stance.
On the topic of delimitation and the electoral process, Bukhari acknowledged that candidates might not always predict the outcome. “Ultimately, it is the people who choose their leaders, with the grace of Almighty Allah,” he said.
Expressing confidence in his campaign, he added, “I am here to win, and my work reflects that. I am focused on representing the people rather than defeating others.”
When asked about the AIP (Awami Ittihad Party), Bukhari said, “I am unaware of any AIP wave. Seeking votes on the basis of releasing Engineer Rashid from jail is not appropriate. The focus should be on practical work rather than sympathy.”
