BJP does not field candidates on three LS seats in Kashmir, supporting "patriotic" parties instead.

Jammu & Kashmir BJP defends not fielding candidates on three LS seats in Kashmir, stating that sometimes decisions are made to achieve a bigger goal, and the BJP is supporting "patriotic" parties. BJP chief Ravinder Raina is finalising the party's strategy under national president J P Nadda's leadership and has asked people to reject Congress, National Conference, and PDP for the region's larger interest.