In August 2022, Ghulam Nabi Azad – former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and a stalwart in national politics – severed his five-decade-old ties with the Congress and soon after, announced the launch of his new political party. It created ripples in the political circles of Jammu and Kashmir. Azad’s re-entry into J&K politics after a gap of 14 years was expected to create instability and dissension in not just the Congress but also other regional parties. It was widely believed that Azad would attract leaders from various political…
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