Srinagar, June 4: National Conference (NC) senior leader Aga Syed Ruhullah won the Srinagar parliamentary constituency seat on Tuesday.
Ruhullah’s triumph marks a critical moment in the political narrative of Kashmir, underscoring a clear mandate from the electorate on the contentious issues.
Ruhullah secured a commanding total of 3,56,866 votes, decisively outpacing his nearest competitors.
Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra garnered 1,68,450 votes, Muhammad Ashraf Mir received 65,954, and Aamir Ahmad Bhat obtained 15,104.
The results reflect a strong endorsement of Ruhullah’s leadership and his stance on key issues affecting the region.
Expressing his gratitude, Ruhullah took to ‘X’ to thank the constituents of Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Shopian, and Budgam for their trust and support.
“A big thank you to the people of Srinagar, Pulwama, Gandarbal, Shopian, and Budgam for this mandate and faith in me. I am humbled and I am aware of the responsibility that this mandate brings with it. You have spoken democratically and spoken against the decisions of August 5, 2019,” Ruhullah wrote on X.
Ruhullah’s campaign strongly focused on advocating for the restoration of Article 370 and addressing the grievances that followed the abrogation.
“From here on, it is my responsibility to take your voice to the Parliament and the people of the rest of India. Rest assured, I will represent your sentiments and struggle for the return of our dignity and rights with complete sincerity,” Ruhullah continued in his post.
His victory speech highlighted his commitment to bringing the concerns of his constituents to the national stage, emphasising the restoration of rights and dignity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The results from Srinagar add to the dynamic political shifts observed in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
This election, the first since the abrogation of Article 370, witnessed an unprecedented voter turnout, signalling a robust engagement from the electorate.
Kashmir, in particular, saw a substantial increase in voter participation compared to previous elections, reflecting a heightened political awareness and desire for change.