National Conference is regional party in the state of J&K. The party was formed in 1932 by Sheikh Abdullah father of Farooq Abdullah (current President of the party). It has dominated state politics post Independence. The party is a family fiefdom of Abdullahs for the past three generations.
Lately its hold has declined among the J&K population and it has formed govt. with the help of Congress. While father Farooq is a minister in UPA II, son Omar is the Chief Minister.
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Historical Performance in Lok Sabha
The party has won 2-4 seats in every Lok Sabha election since 1967 when elections where forst held in the state. Its best performance was 4 seats in 1999.
| 1967 | 1971 | 1977 | 1980 | 1984 | 1989 | 1991 | 1996 | 1998 | 1999 | 2004 | 2009 | |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | NA | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| % of J&K Seats | 16.7% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | NA | 0.0% | 50.0% | 66.7% | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Prospects in Lok Sabha 2014
The party has tied up with Congress for Lok Sabha polls. Politicalbaaba estimates 2 seats for the party. Don’t be surprised if it joins NDA post polls. Omar Abdullah was a minister in Vajpayee’s govt.
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