Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Oct 08: Senior National Conference leader and for Agriculture, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Cooperatives, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said that the discussion with Congress is going on and the party’s core committee will finalise the candidates for the upcoming by-election.
The Minister was replying to a query on finalising the candidature for the Budgam Assembly seat.
Speaking with reporters Javid Dar said that the election date for by-polls was announced a few days ago only. “It takes time to follow the procedures and other things and it is too early to say anything in this regard”.
“I believe the discussion with the Congress is going on and NC’s core committee will take a final call to choose candidates,” he said.
By-election to Budgam and Nagrota Assembly seats will be held on November 11, while counting of votes will take place on November 14.
Pertinently, Dar inaugurated the International Conference on “Mapping the Future of Sustainable Landscapes: Geospatial Innovation for People, Places and Practices” at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here.
The two day Conference organized by IUST in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) brings together global experts, academicians and policymakers to deliberate on the role of geospatial technologies in advancing sustainable development.
In his inaugural address, the Minister emphasized that the conference holds great relevance for the agriculture and horticulture sectors of Jammu & Kashmir, where geospatial innovations can help enhance productivity, resource management, and ecosystem conservation.
He reiterated the J&K Government’s commitment to sustainable and technology-driven development, underscoring that science, innovation, and community participation must work together to address emerging environmental challenges—(KNO)
