Tauseef Ahmad
Bandipora, Sep 04: Former MLA and senior political Bandipora Nazim-ud-din Bhat on Wednesday announced to contest assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Bandipora constituency.
Addressing media at his office Bhat pledged to work for the betterment of Bandopora if he gets elected and also promises to create employment opportunities for unemployed youths in the industrial sector.
He also said that after delimitation several areas have been added in the Bandipora constituency who will vote for the seat of Bandipora for the first time and promised their grievances will be redressed on priority if he gets elected.
“This will be the first time when I will be contesting assembly elections for the first time as an independent candidate in my political career. I have worked for the people of Bandipora and will continue to do that in future also,” he added.
In his manifesto released by What during his party office Bhatt promised Highway status to Gurez-Sumbal road, restoration of Wular lake, construction of bridges, Bypass road from Nusoo to Potushai, establishment of Industrial sector in Bandipora, widening of Bandipora-sopore road, completion of Bandipora-Lolab road, solid waste management plan for Bandipora,construction of womens college in Bandipora and establishment of press club for journalists etc.