National Conference's Irfan Shah to contest against Congress's Tariq Hameed Karra in Central Shalteng Assembly constituency, challenging pre-poll alliance.

Irfan Shah, a leader from the National Conference, will contest against Congress's Tariq Hameed Karra in the Central Shalteng Assembly constituency, challenging the pre-poll alliance between the two parties. This development raises concerns about the alliance's stability ahead of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, scheduled in three phases from September 18 to October 1, with results on October 8. Karra emphasizes the elections as a pivotal chance for the region's future.