Local Congress leaders oppose outsider to contest polls for Jammu seat
Jammu: Local Congress leaders have expressed strong reservations against the party’s reported move to impose a candidate from outside Jammu’s Bishnah constituency for the upcoming Assembly elections. They warned that such a decision would be “disastrous” for the party, citing the need for a candidate familiar with the territory’s topography and grassroots dynamics.
The warning comes amid reports that a Congress leader from India has been staking claim to the Bishnah seat, claiming the party’s mandate is “in his pocket.” Local leaders, including Devraj Bhagat, district secretary of Congress, questioned the leader’s connection to Jammu and Kashmir and his ability to effectively represent the constituency.
The development highlights the complexities of political dynamics in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where local aspirations and interests often intersect. The Congress party’s decision on its candidate for Bishnah will be closely watched, as it navigates the challenges of representing the diverse interests of the territory’s people.
