Jammu: Tensions are rising within the local Congress faction in Jammu over the party’s potential nomination of an outsider for the Bishnah constituency in the forthcoming Assembly elections. Local leaders have voiced serious concerns, predicting negative repercussions for the party if it proceeds with this decision.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the controversy stems from reports that a Congress leader from outside the Jammu region claims to have secured the party’s backing for the Bishnah seat. This has sparked opposition from local figures such as Devraj Bhagat, the district secretary of Congress, who argue that the candidate lacks the necessary connection and understanding of the area to represent it effectively.
The disagreement sheds light on the broader political challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, where local sentiments and the intricacies of regional representation play a crucial role in electoral politics. The final decision on the Congress candidate for Bishnah is awaited with keen interest as it could significantly impact the party’s fortunes in the region.