Political Scions Set to Clash in Srigufwara-Bijbehara Contest

Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, is vying for the Srigufwara-Bijbehara Assembly seat, a PDP stronghold. With only three candidates contesting, including Bashir Ahmad Shah of NC and BJP's Sofi Mohammad Yousuf, the upcoming election is set to shape the future of the PDP's dominance in this region.

The PDP is rallying behind Iltija Mufti, daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, to hold onto the Srigufwara-Bijbehara Assembly seat, a stronghold since 1996.

Srigufwara-Bijbehara, a key constituency in south Kashmir, is spotlighted as it heads to polls on September 18 with just three candidates contesting. The main rivals are Bashir Ahmad Shah of the NC and BJP's Sofi Mohammad Yousuf.

A win for 37-year-old Iltija could solidify the PDP's and the Mufti family's grip on the seat, continuing a legacy started by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in 1962. The constituency's history intertwines with major political shifts, making this election highly consequential.

(With inputs from agencies.)