June 4th 2024.
Srinagar was abuzz with the news of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti conceding defeat from their respective Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday, even as the counting of votes was still underway. According to the latest figures from the Election Commission, former MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid was leading against Abdullah by a significant margin of over 1.25 lakh votes in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.
In a post on social media at 1:37 pm, Abdullah gracefully accepted the defeat, stating, "I think it's time to accept the inevitable. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid for his victory in North Kashmir." He also acknowledged the power of democracy, saying, "The voters have spoken and in a democracy, that is all that matters." However, he expressed doubts about Rashid's release from prison and the people of North Kashmir getting the representation they deserve.
Similarly, former chief minister Mufti also conceded defeat from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. In a post at 1:58 pm, she thanked her PDP workers and leaders for their hard work and support, despite facing many challenges. She also expressed her gratitude towards the people who voted for her, stating that winning and losing is a part of the game and it won't hinder their path.
The latest figures from the Election Commission show National Conference Gujjar leader Mian Altaf leading by a significant margin of over 2.29 lakh votes from the Anantnag-Rajouri seat. Abdullah also took the opportunity to congratulate his party colleagues Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf, who are leading by huge margins from Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri seats, respectively.
In another post, Abdullah expressed his heartfelt congratulations to his colleagues, stating, "To my JKNC colleagues Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf, my heartfelt congratulations. I am sorry I won't be joining them in the Lok Sabha, but I am sure both of them will do an amazing job representing the people of J&K." The news of their victory brought some solace to Abdullah, who gracefully accepted his defeat and continued to show his unwavering support for his party and colleagues.
As the results continue to pour in, it is evident that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have made their voices heard through the power of democracy. The leaders may have lost this battle, but their determination and dedication towards serving their people remain unshaken. The future may hold uncertain challenges, but the spirit of democracy will continue to guide the people and their leaders towards progress and development.
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