Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- The Jammu & Kashmir Congress on Sunday decided not to contest the fourth Rajya Sabha seat proposed by the National Conference, calling it a "risky" option for the party.

Addressing reporters, Karra said, "A detailed discussion was held about the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The unanimous view was that our central leadership had sought a safer seat, either number 1 or 2. The NC offered seat number 4, which is comparatively less secure. Under these circumstances, it was unanimously decided that we would not field a candidate for this seat and leave it to our alliance partners to decide."

He added that the party has formally conveyed its position to NC leaders. "We sent a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expla...