Fayaz Wani ByExpress News ServiceSRINAGAR: The National Conference-Congress alliance defeated the BJP and swept the 26-member Kargil Hill Council polls in Ladakh Union Territory—the first poll to be held after scrapping of the Article 370. National Conference emerged as the single largest party by winning 11 seats while Congress won eight seats. Reacting to peoples’ verdict, NC VP Omar Abdullah said the BJP was dealt a resounding defeat by the NC-Congress alliance. SRINAGAR: The National Conference-Congress alliance defeated the BJP and swept the 26-member Kargil Hill Council polls in Ladakh Union Territory—the first poll to be held after scrapping of the Article 370. National Conference emerged as the single largest party by winning 11 seats while Congress won eight seats.

Source: Indian Express October 09, 2023 19:09 UTC