Srinagar, November 22 (KNO) : In a major setback to the People's Democratic Party, Former party Leader Imran Raza Ansari here on Thursday evening joined People’s Conference led by Sajad Gani Lone. Taking to KNO, Ansari confirmed that he has joined the party. Ansari said that 18 leaders will leave PDP in coming days. He said that PDP's Foundation was laid to end the dynasty rule in Kashmir, however slowly and steady this party also became a family party. We had come on a platform only to provide an alternative to the dynasty rule, Ansari said. He confirmed that he will contest assembly election on PC ticket. Meanwhile People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone welcomed Ansari into the party. Lone said that it is an emotional homecoming. Late Molvi Ifthikar sahib was one of the founding members’ if PC along with my late father. Molvi Imran sahib is a mass leader and will be a leading light in the caravan of change, he added.(KNO)