Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary Clarifies Remarks on Aga Ruhullah

Srinagar: In a recent statement, Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, addressed the controversy surrounding his earlier remarks about National Conference (NC) leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. Choudhary emphasized that his comments were directed at a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and not at Aga Ruhullah, who he acknowledged as a respected Member of Parliament and a senior leader of the NC. He clarified that his earlier statements had been misunderstood and reiterated his respect for Aga Ruhullah’s contributions to the political landscape.