SRINAGAR: Advocate Sheikh Farooq Habib, the current District President of Congress for Bandipora, is likely to be selected as the alliance candidate for the upcoming elections from the Bandipora assembly segment under the joint banner of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and Congress.
Known for his extensive political experience and legal expertise, Sheikh Farooq as per Congress workers has played a significant role in strengthening the party’s grassroots presence in Bandipora and across North Kashmir. “His leadership, backed by his deep community involvement and long-standing family legacy in politics, positions him as a formidable candidate in this key constituency,” they said.
His father, the late Habib Ullah Sheikh, was a prominent Congress leader who held several leadership positions, including Block President of Bandipora and Senior Vice President of the Baramulla Congress unit. The elder Sheikh was widely recognized for his dedication to the Congress cause, earning accolades like the Bharat Jyoti Award and the Best Citizen of India Award.
According to Congress workers, following in his father’s footsteps, Sheikh Farooq workers has been instrumental in shaping the party’s strategies in the district and advocating for the concerns of the local population.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Farooq confirmed to KDC that he has received a formal call about his name is among the front-runners as the alliance candidate for the Bandipora assembly segment.
