Muzafar Beigh Quits PDP 

Srinagar, November 14: Senior Political leader Muzafar Hussain Beigh today quit the People’s Democratic Party over the seat-sharing agreement with other parties of the People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration (PAGD).

As per reports, 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 basis of principles.”

He also said that he was not consulted regarding the 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 will be addressing the press about his decision on Sunday along with other leaders.