AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Kashmir Horizon
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9 June 2024

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Celebrations in Budgam of Kashmir as Aga Syed Ruhullah becomes first-time MP from constituency

Thousands of people gathered in the main town of Budgam to celebrate the historic victory of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), who has become the first-time MP from the Srinagar parliamentary constituency.

Ahlulbayt News Agency: Thousands of people gathered in the main town of Budgam to celebrate the historic victory of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), who has become the first-time MP from the Srinagar parliamentary constituency.

Ruhulla secured a total vote count of 356,866 to feature on the top. The senior politician is followed by Waheed-ur-Rehman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who has a total of 168,450 votes, Mohammad Ashraf of Apni Party with 65,954 and Aamir Ahmad Bhat of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) with 15,104.

Reports said the celebrations began around 2 pm, with people bursting firecrackers, chanting slogans and waving flags. The crowd was eager to welcome their beloved leader, who was leading in the polls. The atmosphere was filled with festivity and unity, reflecting the high spirits and optimism of the community. “I have come from Bandipora to celebrate Aga Ruhullah’s win. It’s not just about Budgam, but the entire Kashmir that has gotten such a leader,” said Arif, a resident who had travelled from north Kashmir’s Bandipora district to join the celebrations.

Another youth, Syed Tasaduk Hussain, said, “We are lucky to have a leader like Ruhullah. We are confident that he will do for us what no one has done so far. We have been celebrating since morning and will continue until we’re exhausted.” When Aga arrived at his hometown, he was warmly welcomed by thousands of his supporters who had been waiting for him for hours.

In his speech, Ruhullah thanked everyone for their support and promised to fulfill all the promises he had made during the election campaign. He vowed to continue fighting for the dignity of Jammu and Kashmir. The celebrations were a testament to the widespread support and admiration Ruhulla commands in the area.

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir. He is a well known Shia cleric succeeding his father Aga syed Mehdi.

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