Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said that if the INDIA group of parties was only created for the last parliamentary elections, it should be ended. He added that the leaders of this alliance need to be clearer about their plans.
He pointed out that leading parties like the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have to figure out how to win against the BJP in Delhi. After the assembly elections, they should meet to discuss their strategies. Abdullah believes that if the INDIA group was meant for both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections, then they need to work together. But if it was only for the Lok Sabha, they might as well go their separate ways.
He answered questions about a statement from an RJD leader suggesting that the INDIA group was only for Lok Sabha elections. Abdullah said, “As far as I remember, no deadline was set for this alliance,” noting that meetings for the group have not been happening.
He mentioned that whether the alliance will continue is still unclear, and a meeting might happen after the Delhi elections. Abdullah chose not to comment on how well AAP and other parties might do in the elections because they’re not directly involved. He said it will be up to the people of Delhi to decide.
On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly held a program to help newly elected members learn about their roles. Abdullah stated that although many members have served before, the system has changed since Jammu and Kashmir is no longer a state. He stressed the importance of understanding how the assembly will work.
Abdullah also expressed hope that experienced members will help newer ones become better representatives for the people and raise their concerns more effectively.
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