NC distances itself from party MP's remark on participation in future elections

The National Conference on Wednesday distanced itself from a comment made by its MP Mohammad Akbar Lone about the party's participation in future elections and said he made the remark in his personal capacity.

A National Conference spokesperson said any decision about the future will only be taken by the party leadership, which is currently under detention.

Earlier, after participating in a party meeting here, Lone had told reporters, "The National Conference will not take part in any election till the pre-August 5 position of Jammu and Kashmir is restored."