Excelsior Correspondent
Kishtwar, July 19: Minister of State for Industries & Commerce, Home, H&UD, R&B and Mechanical Engineering Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo today refuted the report that he was lobbying for PDP ticket from Kishtwar constituency.
In a press statement issued today, Kichloo said that the report is baseless and concocted and has no relevance. He said that like his late father, he always believe in the leadership of National Conference, adding that he will always work as a true party soldier who will continue to work for the upliftment of poor masses of state and particularly for the betterment and welfare of the people of Kishtwar district.
He said that Kichloo family is among the founder members of the National Conference right from plebiscite movement, adding that his joining PDP is likely Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joining the new party. He said that PDP has no base in Kishtwar District and termed the PDP as sinking ship.