Srinagar, June 16 -- Former District Development Council (DDC) chairperson Safina Baig, wife of former deputy chief minister and MP Muzaffar Hussain Baig, is set to join the National Conference in Srinagar next week, said people in know of the matter.

"All formalities between the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) women's wing president and the NC high command have been finalised," said a senior NC leader privy to the developments, saying the Baramulla district unit has already given its nod.

Safina recently attended a meeting of the NC in Baramulla in which her relative and sitting MLA Javeed Baig was also present. "She will be joining the NC soon," confirmed Safina's close aide who did not want to be named.

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