Jammu, Jan. 21 -- The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday concluded a two-day meeting of its block presidents and senior leaders from across Jammu province, with party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in attendance, signaling a renewed political push to strengthen the party's base in the region.
Sources said the meeting focused on devising a strategy to expand the party's footprint in Jammu province and position the National Conference as the principal alternative to the BJP, gradually replacing the Congress, which has traditionally enjoyed a strong hold in this part of the Union Territory.
According to sources, party workers were directed to aggressively take up public issues at the grassroots level and ensu...