NC appoints Showkat Mir as provincial president for Kashmir

SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) on Saturday appointed Showkat Ahmad Mir as the new provincial president for Kashmir.

Mir, who was earlier provincial secretary, will be the new provincial president of the Kashmir unit, the National Conference said in a statement.

Mir will take over from Nasir Aslam Wani, who has been appointed as advisor to chief minister Omar Abdullah.

Sajad Shafi Uri, who was earlier district president for Baramulla, has been appointed as Zonal President for the North Zone, replacing Javid Ahmad Dar, who was inducted into the ministry.

Advocate Shahid Ali Shah will succeed Uri as District President of Baramulla.

AIP appoints Javaid Junaid Wani as District President Budgam

Meanwhile, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has appointed Javaid Junaid Wani as the District President Budgam. This decision was conveyed by AIP General Secretary Nazir Ahmad Khan, as shared in an official statement from AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi.

Javeed Junaid has been tasked with strengthening the party’s influence in Budgam District, ensuring AIP’s core values and mission resonate throughout the area.

As District President, he will be responsible for coordinating with party members, supporters and local leaders to advance AIP’s objectives and meet the aspirations of the people in the district.