Special Correspondent

Srinagar, Oct 10 (KNO): The National Conference’s choice of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls appears to be a blend of strategy and loyalty.

The party announced Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan and Sajad Kichloo as its candidates for the elections. Both leaders have lost two consecutive Assembly polls-in 2014 and 2024.

Both Choudhary and Kichloo are believed to be Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s choices and enjoy strong support from the party’s old guard.

With NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah deciding against contesting the polls, Ramzan appeared to be the natural choice for the party.

Ramzan’s seniority and loyalty appear to be the main factors behind his nomination.

While many see the nomination of Ramzan as a strategic move to counter the party’s arch-rival in Kup

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