Mehbooba Mufti stakes claim to form government in Jammu and Kashmir

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti.
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti.

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday met Governor N.N. Vohra and staked claim for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ms. Mufti later thanked the BJP for extending support to her for formation of the new government.

Ms. Mufti said focus of her new government would be on peace, reconciliation and development in Jammu and Kashmir.

She said the date for oath-taking is being finalised.

Leader of the BJP legislative party Nirmal Singh also met the Governor and handed over letter of support from the BJP to Ms. Mufti.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News / b y PTI / Jammu – March 26th, 2016