Budgam, Nov 5: In a scathing attack on the National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party candidate from Budgam, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, accused the ruling party of decades-long neglect and marginalisation of the central Kashmir constituency, vowing to restore “dignity and development” to its people.

Speaking to GKTV, Aga Muntazir said Budgam has suffered systematic exclusion under successive NC regimes. “For decades, Budgam has been deliberately pushed to the margins,” he said. “The NC leadership has always treated our people as second-class citizens, depriving us of our rightful share in progress.”

The PDP leader went further, accusing the NC of “dehumanising” Budgam’s population and ignoring its proximity and potential.

“Budgam is the closest district to Srinagar, yet it remains the most

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