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J&K: NC-Cong alliance on
Putting to rest rumours of differences between the partners in the ruling alliance, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah swore allegiance each other.
Putting to rest rumours of differences between the partners in the ruling alliance, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah swore allegiance each other.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a function in Budgam, Rahul Gandhi said he will canvass for Abdullah in the coming elections.
"I am a supporter and a friend of Omar. We have a government here together and we will rally together," Rahul Gandhi said in reply to a question whether he would campaign for Abdullah ahead of the general elections.
Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah also committed his support for the UPA. "We (NC) are committed supporters of the UPA. I do not see any reason why that should change," he said.
Some senior leaders in the coalition have been issuing statements against each other in the past. The most recent face-off between the two was over the control of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, after a hung verdict in the polls held on August 22.
While the Congress got 10 seats, National Conference secured eight seats in the 30-member body, which has four nominated members, with both parties insisting on leading the council.
Rahul on Sachin
Rahul Gandhi said besides being a great cricketer, Sachin Tendukar is a "wonderful human being". "I know him very well. He is a friend of mine. He is a great cricketer. More importantly, he is a wonderful human being. I wish him best of luck," the Congress leader said.
