1-MIN READ NC to Challenge DDC Chairperson Elections in J&K's Budgam File photo: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah addresses party workers after the results of DDC and municipal elections, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Image: PTI) NC vice-president Omar Abdullah said an independent candidate was made the chairman of District Development Council (DDC) despite his party having eight members, out of the total strength of 14, in the council. FOLLOW US ON: The National Conference on Saturday said it would mount a legal challenge against the election of District Development Council chairperson in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, accusing the administration of murdering democracy in the Union territory.