J&K National Conference will not nominate a replacement for MP Mian Altaf Ahmad in the all-party delegations briefing foreign nations about India’s anti-terrorism stance, after Altaf declined due to religious commitments. This decision means NC will have no political representation in any of the seven delegations.
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