DPAP Announces Maiden Candidate List for J&K Assembly Elections

The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) released its first list of 13 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks the party's debut in assembly elections. Key figures include former ministers and MLAs. The list was announced by R S Chib, the general secretary of the party.

The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) on Sunday unveiled its inaugural list of 13 candidates who will contest in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The announcement marks a significant milestone as it will be the party's first foray into assembly elections since its establishment by former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

The list was disclosed by R S Chib, the party's general secretary (organisation). Key candidates include former J&K minister Abdul Majeed Wani from Doda East, ex-MLA Mohammad Amin Bhat from Devsar, and former advocate general Mohammad Aslam Goni from Bhaderwah. Other notable candidates fielded include DDC member Saleem Parray from Dooru and Muneer Ahmed Mir from Lolab.

Additional candidates named were Bilal Ahmed Deva for Anantnag West, Ghulam Nabi Wani (Nellora) for Rajpora, Mir Altaf Hussain for Anantnag, and Qaiser Sultan Ganai (Jin) for Ganderbal. The list also includes Ghulam Nabi Bhat for Eidgah, Amir Ahmed Bhat for Khanyar, Nisar Ahmed Lone for Gurez, and Peer Bilal Ahmed for Hazratbal. Amir Ahmed Bhat had previously contested the Lok Sabha polls from Srinagar but did not succeed.

(With inputs from agencies.)