Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) today announced veteran leader and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Yash Pal Sharma as party candidate for Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat.
Decision in this regard was taken in a meeting which was held under the leadership of PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in which all senior leaders of the party were present.
During the deliberations, consensus emerged on the choice of Yash Pal Sharma, a refugee leader of Poonch, who is known for his secular credentials and commitment. Sharma is popular among all sections of the society due to his secular credentials. It was all due to his mass following and credibility that PDP had nominated Yash Pal Sharma as Member of the Legislative Council recently.
Yash Pal Sharma, a native of Poonch district, is a known figure in entire Jammu province. He has been active in the politics for the last 50 years and has played a very important role in various agitations launched, from time to time, in Poonch and Rajouri districts.
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