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J&K DDC polls: Big wins, narrow defeats
While the turnout in most south Kashmir constituencies, especially in Pulwama and Shopian, was low, the region witnessed some close contests. December 23, 2020 6:02:44 am
Voters at a polling booth in Bandipora district. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi)
From a woman who originally came from Muzaffarabad to a former minister, a senior Congress leader and former legislators to the children of senior mainstream political leaders, the DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir saw a galaxy of candidates trying their luck. Here are some of the big winners and losers in what is the biggest democratic event in the new Union Territory:
Booked By CBI, Congress Veteran Taj Mohiuddin Wins DDC Election
Saba Gul
SRINAGAR: Senior Congress leader and former minister Taj Mohiuddin registered his win from Parenpillan District Development Council segment of Baramulla district.
Taj Mohiuddin
A powerful face and three time lawmaker from Uri constituency of the erstwhile state assembly, Mohiuddin secured 9644 votes over his nearest rival Showkat Ali Khan. Khan who belonged to Sajjad Lone led J&K Peoples Conference secured 7923 votes.
Mohiuddin, who had important portfolios as minister multiple times, lost the last assembly elections held in J&K in 2014. He was defeated by veteran National Conference leader Muhammad Shafi Uri.