Citing health concerns, Ghulam Nabi Azad won’t campaign for party candidates in Assembly polls

SRINAGAR — Citing health concerns, Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that he will not be able to campaign for his candidates in Assembly elections.

In a statement quoted by the news agency KNS, Azad said that on the night of August 25, he suffered acute chest pain in Srinagar. “Following morning, I took the earliest available flight to Delhi and was admitted to AIIMS Hospital, where I stayed for two days,” the statement added.

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While doctors assured him that there was no immediate danger, Azad said that he was dealing with other health concerns that require both medication and rest. “These unforeseen circumstances have forced me to step back from the campaign trail,” he added.

Azad further said he regrets not being able to support his party candidates during this important time. He also urged his colleagues, who have filed their nomination forms, to assess whether they can continue without his presence. “If they feel my absence would impact their chances, they have the freedom to withdraw their candidacy,” Azad added.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and a prominent national leader, has played a significant role in the J&K’s politics for decades. Known for his extensive experience and political acumen, his absence from the campaign is expected to be a major setback for his party in the current J&K elections.

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