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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and with AICC General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir. (PTI file photo)
Ghulam Ahmad Mir’s appointment comes a day before the formation of the National Conference-Congress coalition government in the Union Territory
The Congress has appointed Ghulam Ahmad Mir as its Legislature Party leader in Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the formation of the National Conference-Congress coalition government in the union territory. Mir, who won the Dooru assembly seat with a record margin, has been chosen by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as the leader of the legislature party.
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress Legislature Party (CLP) met in Srinagar and left the decision of nominating the CLP leader to the Congress’ central leadership in New Delhi. The Congress secured six seats and its alliance partner, the National Conference, won 42 seats in the recent election in the union territory.
The BJP won 29 seats, JKPDP three, and the People’s Conference, CPI(M), and AAP won one seat each, while seven seats were won by Independents. Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah will be taking oath of office with prominent leaders present at the ceremony.
This development signifies a significant step in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, with the formation of a new coalition government on the horizon.