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Cracks in NC–Congress Alliance?: J&K leaders raise ‘NC highhandedness’ with Rahul Gandhi

  • Abid Bashir
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  • 05 May 2026

PCC DPs Brief Rahul on CC Absence, Coalition Issues J&K PCC to hold crucial meet to finalise strategy

Srinagar, May 4: Signs of strain are emerging within the National Conference (NC)–Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, with senior Congress functionaries from the Union Territory flagging concerns of “highhandedness” and “disrespect to coalition norms” to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

 

According to senior party insiders, a group of District Presidents (DPs) from J&K recently interacted with Gandhi on the sidelines of a training programme in Himachal Pradesh on April 30.

 

During a separate feedback session, the leaders conveyed what they described as growing dissatisfaction within the Congress ranks over the functioning of the alliance with the National Conference.

 

A senior Congress leader privy to the developments said the DPs presented a detailed account of grievances, alleging that NC has not been accommodating its coalition partner and has shown little regard for Congress leadership at the grassroots level.

 

“They told Rahul Gandhi that the NC is not respecting the spirit of coalition politics and that Congress leaders are being sidelined in key decisions,” a Congress leader present in the meeting with Rahul, told Rising Kashmir, wishing not to be named.

 

One of the DPs who attended the meeting claimed that Congress has made significant sacrifices since the beginning of the alliance, including seat-sharing arrangements and strategic support during elections to prevent any perception of NC aligning with rival political forces.

 

“Despite our consistent backing, our concerns are not being addressed. There is no functional coordination committee, and even legitimate requests from Congress MLAs are often ignored,” he said.

 

The issue of credit-sharing has also become a flashpoint. Congress leaders alleged that development works carried out by their representatives are often inaugurated by NC ministers or leaders, leaving Congress functionaries out of the public narrative.

 

“This has created resentment at the grassroots, where our workers feel undermined,” the DP said.

Another major concern raised before Gandhi was the perceived lack of urgency from NC on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir—an issue the Congress has consistently highlighted as a core political commitment.

 

“We conveyed that while Congress continues to press for statehood, NC appears to have slowed down its efforts on this crucial matter,” a party functionary said.

 

The DPs also referred to the recent Rajya Sabha election dynamics, alleging that NC sought a disproportionately larger share, further widening the trust deficit between the two parties.

 

Sources said Gandhi refrained from making any immediate remarks during the interaction, choosing instead to listen carefully to the concerns raised by party leaders.

 

His response, described as measured and attentive, indicates that the Congress leadership is taking note of the situation without rushing into conclusions.

 

Amid the growing unease, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra is expected to convene a crucial meeting of senior leaders and District Presidents in the coming days.

 

The meeting aims to gather comprehensive feedback and chart out a final strategy for the party’s future course within the alliance.

 

The coming days, particularly the outcome of the PCC meeting, are likely to determine whether the partners can bridge their differences or if the cracks widen further in one of the region’s key political arrangements.

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