In Mian Altaf Ahmad, NC gets a leader in South Kashmir to take on Mehbooba, even as ST status to Paharis disturbs the status quo When Mian Altaf Ahmad expressed his indecision about contesting from the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat over health concerns last month, a perturbed Omar Abdullah rushed over to his home village Babanagri, a spiritual seat of the Gujjars. An hour-long meeting later, Altaf issued a video statement saying he is ready to contest. It was a moment of great relief for the National Conference (NC), which has…
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