Political guessing game on in J&K

With Mehbooba Mufti firmly refusing to take oath as chief minister before the four day mourning period is over for her father’s death, Jammu & Kashmir is a state in a political limbo. With governor’s rule imposed, rumours are flying thick and fast in Srinagar about possible new political configurations. Mehbooba Mufti is refusing to take oath until “chahurram” — the four day mourning period for most Kashmiri Muslims — a time when no ceremonial functions can take place is over. “By refusing to take oath, Mehbooba is giving a…

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