Srinagar: Sajad Lone’s Peoples Conference, a close ally of BJP, has staked claim for the formation of the government in the state.
“Following our telephonic conversation regarding Government formation in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. I hereby formally stake my claim for Government formation in the State with the support of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and more than eighteen other elected members of the J&K State Legislature which is more than the required number of members making a majority in the State Legislative Assembly,” reads a letter written by Sajad Lone to Governor. “I shall submit the letter of support from the BJP Legislature Party and other members supporting the Government headed by the undersigned as and when asked to do by your Excellency,” he said, adding, “I assure your Excellency that with the support I have from the BJP and other members of State Legislature, I will form a strong and politically stable Government for restoring peace. harmony and prosperity in the State and would work towards overall development In all three regions of the State.”
The 87-member state Assembly has 28 MLAs of the PDP, 26 of the BJP, 15 of the NC, 12 of Congress, 2 of People’s Conference and 4 independents.
