Junaid Azim Mattu, the former Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), has resigned from the J&K Apni Party, just one day after being named as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections. Mattu announced his resignation on his X-post page, citing personal convictions and extensive consultations with his supporters as reasons for his departure.
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- Junaid Azim Mattu has resigned from the J&K Apni Party.
- His resignation comes a day after being nominated as the party’s candidate for the Zadibal Assembly seat.
- Mattu is a senior leader of the Apni Party and was a former Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
- He announced his decision on his X-post page, stating it was made after thorough consultation with supporters.
- Mattu expressed that his decision was influenced by a solemn pledge made during his recent Hajj pilgrimage.
- He stated that his personal convictions no longer align with the ideology of the J&K Apni Party.
- Mattu conveyed that remaining with the party or contesting elections as a party candidate would be disingenuous.
- He extended well wishes to Apni Party supremo Syed Altaf Bukhari, acknowledging his kindness and support.
- Mattu plans to address the media in a few days to share his views and future intentions.
- Meanwhile, the National Conference (NC) has announced 50 candidates for the J&K Assembly elections, with two seats yet to be filled.
