Srinagar, Oct 14 || After National Conference (NC) MP and senior party leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi stirred the hornet’s nest by deciding to stay away from the election campaign in his native Budgam Assembly constituency, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday avoided answering the related questions.
“I don’t know anything about it”, the CM said while parrying a question about Ruhullah’s statement.
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi is an influential Shia Muslim leader of Budgam and wields considerable influence among the people because of his family’s religious background in Budgam.
Speaking to reporters about whether he would campaign for the NC during the bye-election to Budgam Assembly seat, Ruhullah said, “I campaigned for the party (NC) last year, promising people fulfilment of their aspirations regarding politics and development. The party has not been able to fulfil any of the promises made to the people. How can I again go to people and ask them to vote for the party when we haven’t been able to fulfil any electoral promise made in 2024?"
“Yes, personally, I can participate in the elections as a voter,” he said.