SRINAGAR: Ahead of the vote counting process, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has categorically denied rumors suggesting “back channel” discussions with some parties and independent candidates outside the INDIA bloc. In a statement, the party spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said the party dismisses the claims made by some people about back channel talks other than INDIA alliance as baseless and urged the public to remain unaffected by such misinformation. The JKNC said those anticipating their defeat have resorted to spreading false accusations to create confusion. “We urge the public, who have placed their trust in us, to disregard these false claims and not be swayed by rumor-mongering,” the party spokesman said. He said, the party remains firm in its stance and commitment to the INDIA bloc, calling for calm as the vote counting process unfolds. The NC statement comes days before the big day October 8, when counting of votes will be done for 90 seats of J&K Assembly. J&K witnessed elections after a decade that saw 69 percent voting. The BJP has already claimed that it will emerge as the single largest party and form the government on its own. On the other hand, NC and Congress who fought in a pre-poll alliance, are sure about forming government in J&K.
