Mehbooba’s gamble: Price of political absence

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti conceded a bruising defeat in J&K’s recent assembly elections, securing only three seats. She pledged not to contest until J&K’s statehood is restored following the abrogation of Article 370. Her daughter, Iltija Mufti, was nominated but lost. Mehbooba’s political journey continues amid ongoing challenges and demands for statehood restoration.