India: Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid’s bail ahead of assembly polls could be watershed moment for J&K politics
Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Story highlightsHe is being seen as a strong challenger for the established regional political parties like the National Conference and People's Democratic Party.With the release of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, the politics of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a watershed moment.Rashid is being seen as a strong challenger for the established regional political parties like the National Conference and People's Democratic Party and can queer the political landscape for them.Engineer Rashid, who was released on interim bail from Tihar Jail on Tuesday, addressed a public meeting in Baramulla on Thursday.Thousands of people, mostly youth, had gathered to listen to Engineer Rashid, who defeated National Conference veteran Omar Abdullah by a margin of 2,00,000 votes, and is now hoping for a big victory in the upcoming assembly elections in...