SRINAGAR, Oct. 20 -- Leader of Opposition (LoP) Shri Sunil Sharma made a strong and clear statement during a massive nomination rally today, asserting that his party will never align with the National Conference (NC) under any circumstances. Addressing a charged gathering of supporters and workers, Sharma emphasized that his party stands firmly for the dignity, peace, and progress of the people of Jammu & Kashmir and will not compromise those principles for political gain.

"We will never form the government with NC, nor do we have any need for it," Shri Sharma declared amid loud applause. "We will never join hands with those whose hands are soaked with the blood of innocent Kashmiris. Our commitment is to the people of Jammu & Kashmir, not...