Srinagar, Aug 25(KNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released its first list of seven candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The party has fielded Fayaz Ahmed Sofi from Pulwama, Muddasir Hassan from Rajpora, and Sheikh Fida Hussain from Devsar.

The other candidates in the list include Mohsin Shafkat Mir from Dooru, Mehraj Din Malik from Doda, Yasir Shafi Matto from Doda West, and Musassir Azmat Mir from Banihal.

The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to take place in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. The AAP's decision to field candidates in the region comes amidst a competitive electoral landscape.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Congress has formed an alliance with Farooq Abdullah's National Conference for the assembly polls, while Mehbooba Mufti's PDP has announced its support for the alliance. In contrast, the BJP, which has a significant support base in Jammu, has chosen to contest the elections alone.

The AAP's entry into the J&K electoral fray adds a new dimension to the regional politics, with the party aiming to make a mark in the state assembly. The outcome of the elections will be closely watched, as it will shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir's politics.(KNS).