Jammu, Jan. 24 -- The National Conference (NC) leadership in Jammu province has strongly voiced opposition to any future alliance with the Congress, branding the party a "non-performing liability."

This sentiment was expressed during a two-day convention of NC block presidents and party secretaries from the region, which concluded on Tuesday in the presence of NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the party's vice-president.

According to insiders, grassroots leaders offered blunt feedback to the top brass, criticizing the pre-poll alliance with the Congress in the 2024 Assembly elections. Many argued that the NC had squandered a chance to strengthen its position in Jammu by tying up with a partner they describe...