India, March 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that there are no plans for an alliance with the BJP at present and emphasised the National Conference's commitment to its own political vision.

"We are not talking about any alliance (with the BJP); neither is there any scope nor the need. Our thoughts also do not align. If we talk about Jammu and Kashmir, our thoughts are vastly different. We will hold discussions on everything (during the session)," he said.

Addressing the assembly on the opening day of the budget session in Jammu, Omar Abdullah praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to India's economic growth and key welfare initiatives.

"Manmohan Singh ji was born ...