Former EJAC President Abdul Qayoom Wani joined J&K Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today in Jammu.
He was welcomed into the party by party president, Ms Mehbooba Mufti and other senior leaders. Party patron Muzaffar Hussaing Baig and other leaders were also present on the occasion.
Party president, Ms Mehbooba Mufti said that Qayoom Wani will contest upcoming Lok Sabha elections as party candidate from Baramulla.
Abdul Qayoom Wani said that his decision to join politics was aimed at serving the people of the state. He said that he chose this party because of its pro people and developmental agenda for all the regions of J&K, besides being committed for the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute. He also praised party leadership for their vision to build better J&K.
Party patron, Muzaffar Hussain Beig, praised Abdul Qayoom Wani’s commitment for the welfare of employees during his tenure as present of employee’s union. “His honesty & sacrifices for the welfare of state employees is an example and he has never comprised on his principles,” said Beigh Sb.
