Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes New Members to PDP in Srinagar
Several leaders and workers joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the party headquarters in Srinagar, with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti present. Mufti criticized the BJP for manipulating election dates, saying, “They have their own calculations and decide the date of the election accordingly.” She expressed hope for a fair election process.
Earlier, Mufti took a jibe at National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah, alleging that the National Conference finds elections acceptable only when in power. She accused the National Conference of committing irregularities in the 1987 elections to avoid competition from Jamaat-e-Islami.
Omar Abdullah defended his decision to contest the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, aiming to present a united front against the BJP. The elections will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with vote counting on October 4. This is the first assembly poll since the abrogation of Article 370.
The Election Commission of India has issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers for the second phase of the elections, covering 26 assembly constituencies.
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Mehbooba Mufti -: Mehbooba Mufti is a politician in India. She is the leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir.
PDP -: PDP stands for People’s Democratic Party. It is a political party in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar -: Srinagar is a city in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful lakes and gardens.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
National Conference -: National Conference is another political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It is different from the PDP.
Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician in Jammu and Kashmir. He is the Vice President of the National Conference party.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections -: These are elections to choose leaders for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. People vote to decide who will represent them in the state government.
abrogation of Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special law that gave Jammu and Kashmir more autonomy than other Indian states. It was removed in 2019, changing the state’s special status.
