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PDP, independents to play key role in govt formation

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October 08, 2024

WITH the National Conference-Congress alliance and the BJP being hopeful of a good showing in the polls, the role of Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP and independent candidates assumes significance in case of a hung assembly after the October 8 results for the 90-member Assembly.

- FAYAZ WANI

PDP, independents to play key role in govt formation

The results hold significance as it is first Assembly polls in J&K post Article 370 abrogation and downgrading and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into two UTs. The poll result is also a litmus test for BJP's narrative of 'Naya Kashmir.' The exit polls have projected an edge to the NC-Congress alliance over BJP with some exit polls projecting that NC-Congress would touch the magical number of 46 required for a majority in the Assembly to form government. The exit polls have projected 23-35 s

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