SRINAGAR : As political activity gathers momentum across Jammu and Kashmir, the upcoming by-election in Budgam has emerged as a high-stakes political test for the Omar Abdullah-led government—seen widely as a midterm referendum on the ruling National Conference’s (NC) performance. Voting for the 27-Budgam Assembly Constituency is expected next month, following the vacancy created when Omar Abdullah vacated the seat after retaining Ganderbal. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

With multiple parties entering the fray, the bypoll has already taken on the colour of a political battlefield. The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), led by jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, on Saturday announced Nazir Ahmad Khan as its candidate, launching a direct attack on Omar Abdullah for “be

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