Srinagar, June 18 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference would never sacrifice its principles for power, regardless of shifting political alliances at the national level.

"NC will not compromise its ideology or political legacy for any position or advantage, circumstances may change, but our principles remain unchanged," he said.

Responding to questions about some opposition parties extending support to the NDA on select issues, Omar said NC MPs will not support the NDA government at the Centre.

Responding to a question about factions of Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena backing the government at the Centre, Abdullah said he could not comment on their reasons for doing so.

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