Srinagar- National Conference (NC) candidate Aga Syed Mahmood on Wednesday said that the absence of support from former minister and incumbent parliament member, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi would not affect his performance in the ongoing Assembly by-election in Budgam.

Aga Mahmood asserted that the National Conference is larger than any individual and enjoys grassroots support across the constituency. “NC created Ruhullah, Ruhullah didn’t create NC. He has supporters within his family and among well-wishers, which is fine, but ultimately NC supporters will vote for the party,” he said, as per news agency KNT.

The NC candidate emphasized that the by-election is being contested in the name of the party and its legacy rather than individual influence. “An individual is not fighting this elect

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