PDP on course to tie up with BJP: Mufti

Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) patron and former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday dropped hints that his party was on course to enter into an alliance with the BJP, after speculations for more than a month over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

“We are in track-two negotiations with the BJP. We may differ in our vision and priorities, but an attempt is being made to find common ground so as to evolve consensus on all issues to carry forward the peace process and political and economic agenda,” Mufti told party leaders in Jammu.

He said, “After some consensus evolves during informal talks, we will depute senior party leaders to hold structured dialogue with the BJP.”