BJP, NC, PDP colluded for ‘match-fixing’ during Rajya Sabha polls in J-K: Sajad Lone

People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) accused the BJP, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of colluding to “fix the match” during elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir last year.

While the ruling National Conference had won three seats, the BJP managed to secure one seat despite not having the required numbers. At least four non-BJP MLAs had voted for BJP candidate Sat Sharma, who got 32 votes against the party strength of 28 MLAs. Mr. Lone had abstained from voting, a move that also benefited the BJP candidate.