SRINAGAR : The National Conference (NC) on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Congress and the PDP for extending support in the Rajya Sabha elections, even as questions intensified over the role of certain independent legislators alleged to have backed the BJP. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

NC secured three of the four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu Kashmir, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won one seat in the elections held on Friday. Despite having only 28 MLAs, the BJP managed to secure 31 votes, triggering political speculation and charges of cross-voting.

Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone described the outcome as a “fixed match” between NC and BJP.

The Congress, PDP, and several Independents had initially announced support for NC candidates.

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