In 2010, We failed to bring accountability: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi
As elections fever grips the Kashmir valley, we are holding weekly conversations with regional parties of Kashmir and Jammu to know their views on issues concerning the public. In this episode: An interview held in Budgam with Aga Rahullah Mehdi; JK National Conference’s candidate for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat speaks to Asma Bhat, video correspondent for The Kashmiriyat from Srinagar district.
Aga Mehdi clarified that his previous statement about not participating in elections specifically referred to assembly elections, a stance he maintains. He explained that participating in such elections under the current circumstances would imply acceptance of the abrogation of Article 370, which he strongly rejects.
Mehdi views the ongoing elections as an opportunity to engage with marginali...