Srinagar, Oct 22: The National Conference (NC) has stepped up efforts to consolidate non-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) support ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for October 24, reaching out to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for backing its candidates.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah exuded confidence that the party would win all four seats, while urging political rivals to refrain from issuing “baseless statements.”

On the PDP’s support, CM Omar confirmed that NC leader and Rajya Sabha candidate Shami Oberoi met PDP President Mehbooba Mufti to seek backing for NC candidates.

“Earlier, Farooq Abdullah also spoke with her. Although the PDP has not made any public announcement, Mehbooba Mufti assured that she would consult with her colleagues and take a dec

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