Srinagar, September 7(KNB): Jailed Sarjan Barkati is likely to contest the upcoming elections from Langate constituency apart from, Ganderbal, and Beerwah.
According to family sources, Barkati will file his nomination papers from Langate constituency, in addition to Ganderbal and Beerwah, where he had already announced his candidacy.
In Ganderbal, Barkati will face off against National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, making the contest a high-profile one. The move is seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, and is likely to generate considerable interest in the upcoming elections
The decision to contest elections from three constituencies is being seen as a strategic move to expand his political base in Valley.
According to sources, Barkati’s move to contest from Langate, a traditional stronghold of Engineer Rashid, has raised eyebrows in the political circles.
Langate constituency has been a bastion of Engineer Rashid, who has won from this seat whenever he contested elections. Sarjan Barkati’s decision to throw his hat into the ring from this constituency has been seen as a bold and interesting move, adding a new dimension to the political scenario.(KNB)