Srinagar, Nov 15 : Senior Political leader Muzafar Hussain Beigh on Saturday announced to part ways with People’s Democratic Party in protest against party’s seat sharing with People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD).
Speaking to a local news agency KNS, Beigh said, “NC is fighting on majority seats. It is not in interests of PDP. I respect Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and I wish them luck. I am leaving PDP on principle”.
He also said that he was not consulted regarding seat sharing agreement with PAGD affiliated parties.
“Today evening I called her(Mehbooba) and told her about resignation from PDP as a patron and a member.”
Regarding future strategy, he said, ” I will consult my friends and well wishers regarding my future strategy,” he said.
Beigh is addressing press about his decision on Sunday.
