Srinagar, CNI: In the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Phase III has attracted significant attention, particularly due to the participation of 17 women candidates from the politically crucial region of north Kashmir. Among them, Safina Baig, wife of former Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig, stands out as the wealthiest candidate.
Safina Baig’s financial assets position her at the top of the list of female candidates contesting in this phase. Closely following her are two other prominent figures: Dr. Balkees Akhthar, a respected medical professional, and Firdousa Akhtar, wife of former Congress leader Usman Majid.
This election has witnessed a notable rise in the involvement of women in politics, as voters cast their ballots to choose their representatives in a critical political contest. The prominence of candidates like Safina Baig, Balkees Akhthar, and Firdousa Akhtar reflects the increasing significance of female leadership in Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape.
As the elections progress, the public remains eager to see whether these women candidates can secure victory for their respective parties, further amplifying their roles in shaping the region’s future. CNI