Former Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Vikar Rasool Wani has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to prevent him from assuming the role of Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rasool’s accusations follow his recent removal from the JKPCC leadership, with Tariq Hameed Karra now taking over the position. This change in leadership comes just weeks before the Assembly elections scheduled for 18th September. Speaking at a public meeting, Rasool, according to news agency KDC, accused certain factions within the party of plotting to obstruct his path to the Chief Minister’s office. He stated, “I want to be clear that various forces have been working behind the scenes to ensure that Vikar Rasool does not become CM of J&K,” and suggested that biases related to his identity as a Gujjar or Pahadi might be influencing these actions.
Rasool’s remarks follow his absence from a party event in Srinagar meant to welcome Karra, which was explained by Karra as due to travel from Banihal. Notably, senior party members Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla were present at the event from Jammu.
