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Srinagar: Following the precedent set by jailed politician Er Rashid, whose son Abrar Rashid led his successfull Lok Sabha campaign, Sarjan Barkati, known as “Pied Piper of Kashmir” is set to contest the upcoming assembly elections from jail.
Barkati’s nomination form has been filed by his daughter, who is expected to spearhead the campaign on behalf of her incarcerated father, reported news agency KNS.
Barkati shot to prominence for leading large gatherings and rallies during the 2016 unrest in Kashmir, with his unique slogans and speeches.
On 28 August last year, Barkati was arrested for orchestrating a fund-raising campaign and was accused of misusing the funds for radical activities in Kashmir.
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