Srinagar, Sep 11: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti today said that Engineer Rashid’s release was doubtful as it remains to be seen as to who is funding Awami Itehad Party (AIP) rallies across Kashmir when their leader is behind bars.
“I wish Er Rashid was released during Parliament elections so that he could have sought votes for himself. Now that he is being release on bail, his release is doubtful. I am also surprised to see AIP carrying out huge rallies in vehicles. Who is funding AIP?,”
Mehbooba said while talking to reporters in Wachi area of Shopian in South Kashmir. She said PDP candidates are short of money to carry out rallies but AIP has fielded candidates everywhere.
“It seems Agencies have choosen candidates for AIP,” she alleged. Asked about Jamaat-e-Islami’s participation in polls, Mehbooba said she wasn’t sure whether JeI was really contesting. “JeI is banned, isn’t it? I don’t know who is fighting, is it the JeI really or under JeI’s garb, NC candidates,” she said.
Delhi Patiala Court yesterday granted an interim bail to Er Rashid till October 2. He has been also allowed to carry out campaigning in J&K. Er Rashid emerged victorious in
Parliamentary polls from North Kashmir defeating Omar Abdullah of NC and Sajad Lone of Peoples Conference with a huge margin.
AIP leaders confirmed to NVI that Er Rashid will land in Srinagar on September 13 where he will receive a rousing reception (News Vibes of India )
