Srinagar, Apr 26, KDC: The scrutiny of nomination papers submitted by candidates for the Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat took place on Friday in accordance with the Election schedule issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The process was conducted at the Office of the Returning Officer for the 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, situated in the DC Office Complex in Srinagar.
The process of Scrutiny of Nomination papers submitted by Candidates for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat was held today(April, 26, 2024 Friday) in the Office of the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency(DC Office Complex Srinagar). The scrutiny was held in the presence of General Observer Mukul Kumar, Contesting Candidates and their proposers, reported Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
The nominations were scrutinized meticulously by the Election Commission officials to ensure compliance with the electoral guidelines. Among the accepted nominations are candidates from various political parties as well as independent contenders, each vying for the opportunity to represent the constituency in the parliament.
However, the process was not without its share of setbacks, as 10 nominations were rejected due to discrepancies or failure to meet the necessary requirements. Reasons for rejection ranged from incomplete documentation to issues related to eligibility criteria.
As per ECI, The Candidates whose Nominations were found valid and accepted include Waheed ur Rehman Parra from Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi from Jammu Kashmir National Conference(JKNC), Mohammad Ashraf Mir from J&K Apni Party, Amir Ahmad Bhat from Democratic Progressive Azad Party, Younis Ahmad Mir from Bharat Jodo Party, Rubina Akhtar from National Lok Tantrik Party, Hakikat Singh from National Panthers Party(Bhim) and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat from Gana Suraksha Party.
Similarly, the Nomination papers of the candidates for Lok Sabha Elections-2024 namely Sheeban Ashahi, Nissar Ahmad Ahangar, Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh, Jibran Dar, Shahnawaz Hussain Bhat, Amin Dar, Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Sayim Mustafa, Waseem Hassan Sheikh, Ghulam Mohammad Wani, Hilal Ahmad Dar, Wahida Tabasum, Dr. Qazi Ashraf, Qaiser Sultan Ganai, Abdul Hamid Rather, Javaid Ahmad Wani, Jehangir Ahmad Sheikh, Shabir Ahmad Malik and Sajad Ahmad Dar were also found valid and accepted by the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency as an Independent Candidates
Those who were rejected were identified as Farooq Ahmad Bhat of National Youth Party, Shabeer Ahmad Malik (Independent), Shadib Hanief Khan ( Independent), Bansi Lal Bhat (Independent), Arun Kumar Raina (Independent), Suraya Nissar of National Republic Party Of India, Rakesh Handu (Independent), Fida Hussain Dar (Independent), Salman Sagar of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference and Sameer Ahmad Parray (Independent).
The electorate in Srinagar awaits eagerly as the stage is set for a democratic exercise that will shape the future course of their representation in the parliament. With diverse candidates and varied agendas, the electoral contest promises to be engaging and decisive, reflecting the vibrant democratic spirit of the constituency.
The 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency is scheduled for Elections in the 4th phase of General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 on May 13, 2024. (KDC)
