Srinagar, The results of the Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir have thrown up some surprises as former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti faced defeat from lesser-known candidates.
While Mufti lost the Anantnag-Rajouri seat to Gurjar leader and National Conference candidate Mian Altaf Ahmed by a huge margin, Abdullah lost to former MLA and terror financing accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid in Baramulla.
People's Conference president Sajjad Gani Lone also faced defeat from North Kashmir's Baramulla seat. Rashid, a 56-year-old former MLA from Langate assembly constituency in Kupwara district, was arrested in 2019 and charged under UAPA by the NIA. He was the first mainstream politician to be booked under the anti-terrorism law.His campaign was run by his son Abrar, who thanked people for their "love and support".
Abrar said, "I am grateful to the people who not only supported our campaign but also showered their love and converted it into votes. Victory or defeat does not matter much to us. What matters to me is the love received from the people." Is." Told reporters after his father took a substantial lead.Abdullah accepted defeat and congratulated Rashid on the victory. "I think it's time to accept the inevitable," Abdullah said in a post on 'X'. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid on the victory in North Kashmir. "
He said that the voters have spoken and that is all that matters in a democracy.
Abdullah said, “I don't think his victory will hasten his release from jail nor will the people of North Kashmir get the representation they deserve, but the voters have spoken and that's all that matters in a democracy.Lone also accepted defeat and congratulated Rashid.
"With all humility at my command, I accept defeat. And now it's time to congratulate Engineer Rashid. I wanted to bring a change. I thought we should be empowered economically, socially and politically so that we can bring about a change." Able to be able to be counted.We have suffered a lot in the last 30 years and all our dignity has been taken away. The people's mandate is supreme, I accept the people's mandate with all humility," Lone posted on 'X'.
Mehbooba Mufti, another key player in Jammu and Kashmir politics, said winning and losing are part of the game. "Respecting the public's decision, I would like to thank our PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and support despite all odds. Thank you. I am deeply grateful to those who voted for me.Winning and losing is part of the game and won't affect us from our path," she posted on X.
His daughter Iltija Mufti said he accepted the "people's decision" and thanked PDP workers and voters.
“We accept the decision of the people. My deep gratitude to PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and to those who voted for Mehbooba ji.Our journey of rebuilding PDP has just begun and Inshallah we will fulfill Mufti Saheb's vision. And Maa I love you and will always support you,'' she posted on
"I thank the people for the mandate. I want to tell them that their mandate will be respected and they will be represented in Parliament in the same manner for which they have given their mandate," Ruhullah told reporters at the counting center here.,
The influential Shia leader congratulated Engineer Rashid on his victory. "I wanted to congratulate Omar Abdullah as well, but going by the trend, it seems people have decided otherwise. I hope whoever they voted for That will be achieved, Engineer Sahab's release. I want to congratulate and respect Engineer Rashid and his family." This mandate,” he said.
Ruhullah said that he will raise the issue of removal of Article 370 in Parliament.He said, "I will raise the issue of what was snatched away from us and we do not accept the decisions taken on August 5, 2019. I will raise their voice vociferously in Parliament and demand its restoration. This mandate is my responsibility. "Para said that the people of Kashmir have spoken for the first time in years.
Apni Party founder Altaf Bukhari said the Kashmir results signaled the end of dynastic rule here."The people of Jammu and Kashmir have spoken, and their verdict is clear. With grace and humility, we accept the outcome of the election. The rejection of dynastic politics and the defeat of the two former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir is a resounding message " And we acknowledge the desire for change,” Bukhari said. He said his party would use this opportunity to introspect, learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger and more resilient.He said, “We respect the democratic process and the will of the people and look forward to a new beginning. May this new chapter bring prosperity, peace and progress to Jammu and Kashmir."
While Mufti lost the Anantnag-Rajouri seat to Gurjar leader and National Conference candidate Mian Altaf Ahmed by a huge margin, Abdullah lost to former MLA and terror financing accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid in Baramulla.
People's Conference president Sajjad Gani Lone also faced defeat from North Kashmir's Baramulla seat. Rashid, a 56-year-old former MLA from Langate assembly constituency in Kupwara district, was arrested in 2019 and charged under UAPA by the NIA. He was the first mainstream politician to be booked under the anti-terrorism law.His campaign was run by his son Abrar, who thanked people for their "love and support".
Abrar said, "I am grateful to the people who not only supported our campaign but also showered their love and converted it into votes. Victory or defeat does not matter much to us. What matters to me is the love received from the people." Is." Told reporters after his father took a substantial lead.Abdullah accepted defeat and congratulated Rashid on the victory. "I think it's time to accept the inevitable," Abdullah said in a post on 'X'. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid on the victory in North Kashmir. "
He said that the voters have spoken and that is all that matters in a democracy.
Abdullah said, “I don't think his victory will hasten his release from jail nor will the people of North Kashmir get the representation they deserve, but the voters have spoken and that's all that matters in a democracy.Lone also accepted defeat and congratulated Rashid.
"With all humility at my command, I accept defeat. And now it's time to congratulate Engineer Rashid. I wanted to bring a change. I thought we should be empowered economically, socially and politically so that we can bring about a change." Able to be able to be counted.We have suffered a lot in the last 30 years and all our dignity has been taken away. The people's mandate is supreme, I accept the people's mandate with all humility," Lone posted on 'X'.
Mehbooba Mufti, another key player in Jammu and Kashmir politics, said winning and losing are part of the game. "Respecting the public's decision, I would like to thank our PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and support despite all odds. Thank you. I am deeply grateful to those who voted for me.Winning and losing is part of the game and won't affect us from our path," she posted on X.
His daughter Iltija Mufti said he accepted the "people's decision" and thanked PDP workers and voters.
“We accept the decision of the people. My deep gratitude to PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and to those who voted for Mehbooba ji.Our journey of rebuilding PDP has just begun and Inshallah we will fulfill Mufti Saheb's vision. And Maa I love you and will always support you,'' she posted on
"I thank the people for the mandate. I want to tell them that their mandate will be respected and they will be represented in Parliament in the same manner for which they have given their mandate," Ruhullah told reporters at the counting center here.,
The influential Shia leader congratulated Engineer Rashid on his victory. "I wanted to congratulate Omar Abdullah as well, but going by the trend, it seems people have decided otherwise. I hope whoever they voted for That will be achieved, Engineer Sahab's release. I want to congratulate and respect Engineer Rashid and his family." This mandate,” he said.
Ruhullah said that he will raise the issue of removal of Article 370 in Parliament.He said, "I will raise the issue of what was snatched away from us and we do not accept the decisions taken on August 5, 2019. I will raise their voice vociferously in Parliament and demand its restoration. This mandate is my responsibility. "Para said that the people of Kashmir have spoken for the first time in years.
Apni Party founder Altaf Bukhari said the Kashmir results signaled the end of dynastic rule here."The people of Jammu and Kashmir have spoken, and their verdict is clear. With grace and humility, we accept the outcome of the election. The rejection of dynastic politics and the defeat of the two former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir is a resounding message " And we acknowledge the desire for change,” Bukhari said. He said his party would use this opportunity to introspect, learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger and more resilient.He said, “We respect the democratic process and the will of the people and look forward to a new beginning. May this new chapter bring prosperity, peace and progress to Jammu and Kashmir."
