DPAP Patron GN Azad Backs Out from Campaigning for Party Candidates, Gives Liberty To Nominees To Decide Either To Continue or Drop Out of Contest

Srinagar: Democratic Progressive Azad Party patron Ghulam Nabi Azad Wednesday said he won’t not be able to campaign for his candidates in assembly elections, due to ‘health issues’.

Azad said, in a media statement, that on the night of August 25th, he ‘suffered acute chest pain’ in Srinagar. “Following morning, I took the earliest available flight to Delhi and was admitted to AIIMS hospital, where I stayed for two days.”

While doctors have assured the senior politician that there was no immediate danger, Azad said that he is dealing with other health concerns that require both medication and rest. “These unforeseen circumstances have forced me to step back from the campaign trail.”

Azad expressed regret over not being able to support his party candidates during this important time.

He also urged his colleagues, who have filed their nomination forms, to assess whether they can continue without his presence. “If they feel my absence would impact their chances, they have freedom to withdraw their candidacy”, Azad added.