J&K STALEMATE ENDS AS PDP, BJP SEAL ALLIANCE

SRINAGAR (TIP): The PDP-BJP alliance is all set to put an end to the Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir and finally provide the state a government. According to an NDTV report, the two parties reached a consensus on key issues. Reports indicated that PDP’s Mufti Mohammed Sayeed would be the chief minister while the BJP’s Nirmal Singh will be the deputy chief minister.

The final details of the political arrangement is expected by next week.

The state had witnessed stalemate since the assembly elections held last year. The hung assembly gave the PDP – 28 seats, BJP – 25 seats, the National Conference (NC) – 15 seats, Congress, – 12, and others – seven.

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