Jammu May 4, 2026: Fresh tensions appear to be brewing within the alliance between the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, as several party leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have reportedly written to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to withdraw support from the NC.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has reportedly urged senior leader Rahul Gandhi to withdraw support from the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir.
Top sources told News Insider 24×7 that during a recent meeting, all District Presidents from across J&K, along with JKPCC Chief Tariq Hamid Karra, conveyed a strong demand to discontinue the alliance with the NC “forthwith.”
According to sources, in a detailed written communication, the leaders alleged that the NC leadership has consistently failed to take Congress leaders into confidence and has “not bothered to listen” to their concerns on key political matters.
The signatories further expressed the view that the Congress cannot grow politically in Jammu and Kashmir while functioning under what they described as the “dominance” of the NC, warning that the party risks being reduced to a “B-team partner” in the alliance.
Emphasizing their readiness for an independent political course, the leaders informed Rahul Gandhi that the party cadre is prepared to work actively on the ground. They assured a strong public outreach campaign and expressed confidence in delivering results in the next elections, whenever they are held in J&K.
The demand reflects growing internal pressure within the Congress’ J&K unit over its political alignment in the Union Territory.
The demand comes at a time when the Congress party is facing a mixed—yet largely challenging—electoral trajectory across multiple states and Union Territories. Recent assembly election trends in key regions like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry indicate weak or marginal performance for the party, with reports describing its showing as a “flop” in some of these states.
In Puducherry, the NDA has maintained dominance, pushing Congress further to the margins. Meanwhile, in states like Bihar, the party’s tally dropped significantly to single digits despite being part of an alliance, reflecting declining standalone strength.
Although there are pockets of recovery—particularly in Kerala—the broader trend underscores the Congress party’s struggle to assert itself independently against both the BJP and strong regional players.
