J&K governor invites Mehbooba Mufti to form government

April 02, 2016 20:48

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra on Saturday invited Peoples' Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti for taking oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and as head of the PDP-BJP coalition government on April 4.

Governor, N.N. Vohra today invited Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, President J&K Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to form and lead the PDP-BJP coalition Government of Jammu and Kashmir, an official statement said.

The Governors invitation to Mufti follows the earlier discussions with the PDP and BJP Presidents regarding formation of government in the State and the subsequent communications received from her and Mr. Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP in regard to this matter, the statement said.

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