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Engineer Rashid's AIP Forms Alliance with Former Jamaat Members for J-K Assembly Elections, Contesting 10 Seats

Sep 15, 2024, 01:32 PM

In a significant political development, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) headed by Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, has announced an alliance with former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The alliance aims to raise the voice of Kashmiris and find a solution to the issue of Kashmir. Engineer Rashid has stated that his fight is beyond the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing a greater responsibility to restore the rights and dignity of his people. Former head of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, Ghulam Qadir Wani, mentioned that they are considering providing support to Engineer Rashid in some seats if needed. The banned party is contesting on 10 seats. Engineer Rashid's son, Abrar Rashid, has also expressed that their fight is for a jail-free Kashmir.