M Y Tarigami: The Unyielding Political Force of Kulgam

CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami has once again secured victory in the Kulgam Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks his fifth consecutive win, defeating newcomer Sayar Ahmad Reshi by a margin of 7,838 votes. Tarigami garnered a total of 33,634 votes, maintaining his stronghold since 1996.

CPI(M) stalwart M Y Tarigami has triumphed yet again, clinching the Kulgam Assembly seat in Jammu and Kashmir for the fifth time. His latest victory saw him defeating Sayar Ahmad Reshi, a first-time contestant and former head of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), by a substantial margin of over 7,800 votes.

Garnering a total of 33,634 votes, Tarigami secured a lead of 7,838 votes over Reshi, who managed to accumulate 25,796 votes in his debut electoral battle. This consistent success underscores Tarigami's enduring influence in the region, a legacy that spans back to 1996.

With each electoral cycle, Tarigami reinforces his political stronghold, making him a formidable figure in Kulgam's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)