The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has officially released its first list of candidates for the third phase of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, slated for 2024. The announcement was made by Brijmohan Srivastav, NCP?s National General Secretary and the party?s Incharge for Jammu and Kashmir. In a significant move, the NCP has decided to contest without forming any alliances in the state, choosing to run independently under its 'Clock' symbol.
Srivastav revealed that 11 candidates would represent the party in various constituencies during the third phase of the elections. The decision to field these candidates was made by the party?s parliamentary board.
List of NCP Candidates:
- Karnah (01) ? Khan Ateek-U-Llaha
- Trehgam (02) ? Sheikh Mustufa
- Kupwara (03) ? Salima Bano
- Lolab (04) ? Nasir Raheel Bhat
- Langate (06) ? Amina Rather
- Rafiabad (08) ? Javaid Ahmad Dar
- Wagora-Kreeri (12) ? Inam Ul Rashid Mir
- Pattan (13) ? Mohamd Ashraf Dar
- Sonawari (14) ? Mehraj Uddain Najar
- Bandipora (15) ? Basharat Hussain Najar
- Bahu (75) ? Bishan Dass Baboriya
The third phase of voting, scheduled for October 1, will cover 40 of the 90 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The NCP's decision to contest independently demonstrates the party's confidence in gaining a foothold in the region, with a strategy focused on local leadership and issues.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are a crucial political event, especially with various regional and national parties vying for influence in this historically sensitive state.
