Political parties in Indian Kashmir tried to stitch together a coalition on Monday after elections seen as a vote for better governance in the disputed region rather than acceptance of Indian rule. The National Conference said it would talk to the Congress party, which heads India's ruling coalition, on a possible alliance. No clear winner emerged at the end of a month-long, seven-phase poll. “We will formally approach Congress for the formation of the government,” NS president Omar Abdullah said. The NC party won 28 of the assembly's 87 seats, the Congress 17, the regional People's Democratic Party 21, Bharatiya Janata Party 11 and other parties and independents won 10 seats.
