Panthers Party (Bhim) announces First List of Candidates for Assembly Elections

Vilakshan Singh, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (Bhim), has announced the party’s first list of candidates who will contest the upcoming assembly elections. This announcement highlights the party's commitment to representing diverse constituencies and addressing key regional issues with dedicated leadership. In the first list, the party has declared the names of 17 candidates from Kashmir Province.

The candidates who shall contest assembly elections on the mandate of JKNPP (Bhim) are:-

Syed Mohammad Qurashi – Karnah

Munir Ahmed Khan – Kupwara

Peerzada Mudasir Rashid Shah – Lolab

Abdul Ahad Najar – Pattan

Gh. Nabi Khatana – Kangan (ST)

Farooq Ahmed Dar – Ganderbal

Mehraju Din Daggu – Khanyar

Hakim Arif Ali – Zadibal

Ali Mohammed Dar – Beerwah

Abdul Rashid Para – Chrar-i-Sharief

Mohd Aqib – Pampore

Gh. Nabi Shiekh – Tral

Mushtaq Ahmed Khan – Zainapora

Hakikat Singh – Shopian

Mohd Amin Naik – Kulgam

Mohd Rafiq Wani – Anantnag West

Ab. Hamidullah Najar – Anantnag Assembly Constituency

While briefing the media, Vilakshan demanded that adequate security should be provided to the leaders of the party. He said that the list of the leaders of JKNPP (Bhim) has already been submitted to the Director General of Police. Singh said that the UT administration is subjecting JKNPP (Bhim) leaders to step motherly treatment. He said during the parliamentary elections also no security was provided to the leaders of JKNPP (Bhim) with an intention to deprive them of their right to effectively participate in the electoral process. He said that JKNPP (Bhim) is being discriminated against as the party has always stood up for the deprived class.

During the press briefing, Vilakshan emphasized the party’s longstanding commitment to social justice and regional integrity. “The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (Bhim), under the legacy of Prof. Bhim Singh, has always been dedicated to the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. Prof. Bhim Singh devoted his entire life to serving humanity, championing the preservation of our pristine Dogra identity against attempts by certain Kashmir-based parties and Congress to undermine it,” said Singh.

He continued, “Prof. Bhim Singh fought tirelessly for every citizen, regardless of caste, religion, or region, and never discriminated between Dogras and Kashmiris. As we move forward, JKNPP (Bhim) is committed to carrying forward his legacy, ensuring justice and equitable development for all. I appeal to voters to support our candidates, as we are the only party committed to deliver justice and development right to their doorsteps.”