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Jammu And Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik today dissolved the state assembly amid fast paced political development in the state..
Earlier former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti had stake claim to form government with the help of Congress and National conference
Earlier former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti had stake claim to form government with the help of Congress and National conference-
Soon, People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone staked his claim to form government with the help of 25-member BJP.
In a letter to Governor Satya Pal Malik, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti said, “Peoples Democratic Party is the largest party in the state assembly having a strength of 29. The Congress and National Conference have also decided to extend support to our party to form a government in the state. National Conference has a strength of 15 and the Congress 12. That takes our collective strength to 56.”
“Since I am presently in Srinagar, it would not be possible for me to call on you immediately and this is to keep you informed that we would be seeking your convenience shortly to stake the claim for forming the government in the state,” Mehbooba Mufti said.
This was countered by Lone, who also wrote to the Governor staking claim to form the government with BJP’s backing. He claimed the support of 18 MLAs besides the 25-strong BJP, contending that it was more than the required number for majority.
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In my twenty six year old career as a politician, I thought I had seen it all! But like they say never say never! Nevertheless, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to @OmarAbdullah and @Ambikasoni4 ji for helping us achieve the seemingly impossible. 1/4
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 21, 2018