(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday filed nomination papers for the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency which is going to polls in the fourth phase of elections next month.Accompanied by NC president Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Vikar Rasool, Mehdi filed the nomination papers before Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, who is the returning officer of the constituency.
ADVERTISEMENTTalking to reporters, Mehdi, an influential Shia leader, said:“The hope of a win is in front of you. But more than a win or loss, the important thing is how to mobilise the sentiments of people towards that (win), the sentiments they have not been able to express in the last four years, and were not given an opportunity to express. The elections have provided them that opportunity,” the NC candidate said.
Farooq Abdullah said the party is hopeful of Mehdi's win from the constituency.“We are here to file nomination papers and we pray to God to make him successful,” the senior NC leader told reporters.
Earlier, Mehdi travelled from his hometown Budgam, the central Kashmir district, to Srinagar with hundreds of his supporters in a car rally, and reached the deputy commissioner's office here.
Read Also 5 More Candidates File Nominations in Srinagar NC Leader Mian Altaf Ahmad Files Nomination From Anantnag-Rajouri LS Seat The NC has also submitted the nomination of a covering candidate, Salman Sagar, the president of the party's youth wing, from Srinagar.
Nineteen candidates, including Mehdi and Sagar, have submitted their nominations from the constituency.
The last date for filing nominations for the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is Thursday. Polls will be held in the constituency on May 13.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group : Join Now
| Be Part of Quality Journalism |
| |
| Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 | |
| | | |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| | | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |
| | | |
CLICK FOR DETAILS
MENAFN25042024000215011059ID1108137869
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.