TKS Web Desk:
The stage could be set for PDP
leader Mehbooba Mufti to be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir with
the party and its ally BJP reaching a consensus over the matter following the
sudden death of her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
Sayeed passed away at New Delhi's
All India Institute of Medical Scinces (AIIMS) on Thursday morning. Though no
decision has been taken as of now, his daughter Mehbooba is seen as the
"logical choice" as his successor as chief minister, said senior BJP
sources.
It is understood that BJP has been
informally sounded out over Mehbooba becoming the CM as it is felt that even if
the Mufti's health improved, he may find it difficult to handle the cares of
office.
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With a session of the assembly
approaching on January 18, a decision may have to be taken soon. BJP has no
objections to Mehbooba's candidature but might seek some ministerial
adjustments at the time of a change of guard.
Senior PDP senior leader and
government spokesman Naeem Akhtar agreed that there is complete consensus in
the party on Mehbooba Mufti becoming chief minister whenever there is a change
of guard.
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