Cong to emerge as 'largest' political force in J-K: Soz

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Apr 15 2013 | 10:25 PM IST
Congress today claimed that it will emerge as a largest political force in Jammu and Kashmir and will be the deciding factor in the state Assembly elections.
"Congress will emerge as a largest political force in the state and will be a crucial factor in the politics of the state in 2014 Assembly elections," state party chief prof Saif-uddin-Soz said, addressing a large public meeting at Hiranagar in district Kathua, today.
He said Congress is still in coalition in the state and for the elections in 2014, "all decisions would be taken by the party high command."
Regarding holding of elections to the Block Development Councils, Soz said he has discussed the issue of amendment to the State Panchayat Raj Act in the recent Co-ordination Committee meeting.
He said the elections should be held before June 30.
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First Published: Apr 15 2013 | 10:25 PM IST

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