New Delhi: Despite the governor’s rule being imposed in Jammu and Kashmir there is a strong possibility that there might be a government in place in the state as early as February.

Sources said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in regular touch with the BJP and the consultation process was still on between the two political outfits.

According to PDP insiders, both the parties are keen that there should be an elected government in place as this would be in line with the mandate given by the people.

“Talks between the two parties are going on and we think it will take final shape after the Delhi Assembly elections. Both the BJP and the PDP are of the view that an elected government with support from the Centre can expedite the development process in the state, particularly after the devastating floods,” a senior state PDP leader said.

The PDP leadership is also of the view that both the NC as well as the Congress in the state were trying to ensure that the PDP and the BJP do not come together.

The fact that the NC extended its support to its political adversary, the PDP, is being viewed as a move to take advantage of the fluid political situation. PDP sources claimed that there were “minor issues” that remain to be sorted out with the BJP before forming the government.