Congress Boycotts NC-Called Joint MLA Meeting
ASIF RASHID
JAMMU, FEB 02: The Congress party on Monday boycotted the joint meeting of MLAs convened by the National Conference to chalk out strategy ahead of the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.
The joint meeting, which was aimed at finalising floor strategy and preparations for the Budget Session, was chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. However, the Congress chose to stay away from the deliberations, with none of its MLAs participating in the meeting.
While no official statement has been issued by the Congress so far explaining the reasons for its absence, the development has once again highlighted the lack of coordination within the alliance. Political observers say the apparent communication gap in the coordination committee is creating visible strains within the NC-led alliance.
It is pertinent to mention that the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began on Monday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to present the second budget of the National Conference government on February 6, after which the House will take up detailed discussions, including the question-and-answer session.
The Congress boycott has added a new political dimension to the Budget Session, which is already being closely watched for its policy direction and alliance dynamics.
