Srinagar, Aug 27 : Iltija Mufti, the daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, on Tuesday filed her nomination for the Bijbehara constituency, emphasizing the significance of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) in her campaign.
Iltija, speaking to reporters, expressed her gratitude at being selected by her party, saying, “today is very emotional for me as it marks the beginning of my political journey here, much like Mehboob Ji and Mufti Saab’s did. I am deeply honored,” she said.
Regarding recent remarks by KC Wangopal that Congress formed an alliance to save the soul of Kashmir, she defended its purpose, stating, “KC Wangopal is entitled to his opinion, but it is crucial for the party to unite at this time.”
“The PAGD, which was a vision of Mehboob Mufti, and was also vital for representing the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” she said.—(NVI).