Daily Excelsior. “People joined Indian union with open heart, lot of trust” Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 26: Peoples Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti today blamed the National Conference. Ruling National Conference (NC) and Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday (July 27, 2026) engaged in a war of words over the use of pellet guns in the past, with J&K Chief Minister.