Srinagar, Oct 20 (PTI) Candidates of the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP on Monday filed nomination papers for the bypolls to the Budgam assembly segment in Jammu and Kashmir.

While the National Conference has named veteran Shia leader Aga Mehmood as its candidate, the BJP has fielded Syed Mohsin. The PDP has also announced its candidate, Aga Muntazir Mehdi.

Aga Mehmood was accompanied by senior National Conference leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while Syed Mohsin was joined by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma while filing nomination papers.

Talking to reporters, Abdullah said he was hopeful that the people of Budgam would vote in large numbers for his party’s candidate.

“The entire organisation is with Aga Mehmood. From today, we will take our message t

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