Srinagar 31 August(KNB): In a significant development, sources close to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have confirmed that Arif Raja, a senior party leader, has been nominated as the second candidate for the upcoming assembly elections from Ward 25, Eidgah, Srinagar.
Arif Raja, a former Councilor in the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), is expected to make a significant impact in the Eidgah constituency. His entry into the fray is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its presence in the region.
The Eidgah constituency is considered a crucial seat, and Raja’s experience as a Councilor is likely to be an asset in his campaign.
The BJP’s decision to field Arif Raja as its second candidate from Eidgah is seen as a bid to expand its voter base in the region. With Raja’s nomination, the party aims to make inroads into the constituency and challenge traditional rivals.(KNB)