Srinagar, October 13: Four candidates from the National Conference (NC) submitted their nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for October 24.
According to Gulistan News TV, the first three candidates to file were Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, former Minister; Sajad Kichloo, former Minister of State; and Shammi Oberoi, NC Treasurer.
The fourth candidate, Imran Nabi Dar, was the last to submit his nomination papers. Speaking to Gulistan News TV, Dar confirmed, “I have filed my nomination papers today.”
Earlier reports by Gulistan News TV had indicated that Dar would file his nomination following Congress’s decision to decline contesting the fourth Rajya Sabha seat. With Congress stepping aside, all four candidates are now officially in the race representing the NC.
The elections are expected to be closely watched as they will determine Jammu and Kashmir’s representation in the Upper House of Parliament and reflect the political alignments of parties within the Union Territory.
The nomination filing comes amid heightened political activity, following late-night negotiations between the NC and Congress over the fourth seat, which ultimately did not result in an agreement due to disagreements over the voting preferences of independent MLAs.
With nominations now complete, the focus will shift to the campaigning and voting process by the Members of the Legislative Assembly, which will decide the final outcome of the Rajya Sabha elections in the Union Territory.
