Jammu, Mar 22 (KNS): National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday kick started campaign for Congress candidates in Jammu, saying therein that National Conference surrendered two seats to Congress in Jammu region to save India from divisive politics and keep India a secular country for which it is famous world over.

Talking to reporters after launching the campaign for the Congress candidates Vikramadatiya and Raman Bhalla who were also present on the occasion Abdullah said, “We have given this sacrifice for one aim–to keep India a secular country and also keep India strong. There is no other goal (in entering into an alliance with the Congress),” adding that, “to bring country out of this quagmire, we have come together. We ensure you (Congress) our full support.

Abdullah said the NC has come out to save this country from divisive politics.

“We have come out to save this country from forces (who are dividing the country on the basis of religion) and not to save this state only,” he said.

Farooq said we have to live in this country and strengthen it and its secular ethos which was preached by Mahatma Gandhi.

He asked the Congress candidates to keep an eye on forces about malpractice.

Vikramaditya, while speaking on the occasion, said they will fight at the grass-roots level together to ensure their victory. (KNS)