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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday declared its support for the ruling National Conference (NC) in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.
The decision followed discussions with party leadership and MLAs, and a request from NC president Farooq Abdullah, with NC candidate Shammi Oberoi also meeting Mehbooba to seek backing.
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday announced that it will support the ruling National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for the following day.
"We have decided to give support to the NC and vote for their candidates," party chief Mehbooba Mufti said at a press conference.
She added that the decision was aimed at keeping the BJP away.
"This party (NC) doesn't deserve it, but we have to give our support for