Suhail Khan
Baramulla, Feb 07 : Safeena Baig, wife of former Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Beigh who won from Wagoora constituency is likely to gain support of several councillors for Baramulla DDC chairperson post.
The DDC chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elections are scheduled to be held tomorrow on February 08, 2021.
Sources privy to Kashmir Despatch said that Safeena Beigh is likely to get support of two Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference councillors for the chairperson post.
Safina contested independently from Wagoora constituency and defeated NC candidate Shaheena Begum by 1491 votes. Safeena secured 5210 votes.
The district administration has finalised arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.