Budgam, Oct. 26 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday criticized the National Conference (NC), claiming it has betrayed the people of Budgam and used the constituency merely as 'a political tool'.

Speaking to party workers and supporters at Budgam, Mehbooba stated that the National Conference has failed to deliver on its promises and that the area still faces neglect and underdevelopment.

In a direct attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, she noted that his earlier victory in Budgam came with grand promises that were never fulfilled. "He won by a large margin, assuring the people that he will choose Budgam if he wins there by a large margin. But now, he has abandoned those who trusted him. This is pure betr...