Srinagar: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Sunday announced senior party leader Agha Syed Mehmood as its candidate for the upcoming Budgam Assembly bypoll in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for November 11.
The BJP has fielded Aga Syed Mohsin, while the PDP has nominated Aga Muntazir Mehdi for the seat, which has traditionally been represented by Shia leaders.
Announcing its decision on X, the NC said, “On the directions of the party leadership, JKNC has announced Agha Syed Mehmood as the party’s candidate for the Budgam Assembly by-election. The party extends best wishes to him for a successful campaign in service of the people of Budgam.”
The PDP also confirmed that its candidate, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, will file his nomination papers on Monday at 12 PM, while the other two candidates are also expected to submit theirs the same day.
The Budgam seat fell vacant after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned, choosing to retain his Ganderbal constituency following victories in both seats.
Meanwhile, the Nagrota Assembly segment will also go to polls on November 11, after the seat fell vacant due to the death of BJP MLA Devinder Singh Rana following last year’s elections.
