Modi corners Cong, grand alliance over NC's PM for J&K pitch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi onMonday demanded to know from the Congress and the grandalliance parties if they supported National Conference leaderOmar Abdullah's reported pitch for a separate Prime Ministerfor Jammu and Kashmir

Addressing a poll rally here, Modi referred to OmarAbdullah saying "we want a situation where J&K has a separatePrime Minister." He demanded that 'Mahagathbandhan' leaders come cleanon the issue and clarify if they supported Abdullah'scomments

On the vexed Kashmir issue against the background of BJPleaders favouring abrogation of Article 370, Abdullah hadmentioned about J&K having a separate Prime Minister years agoand restoring it to protect the state's identity.