However, the party has not finalized its candidate for the Baramulla constituency, indicating a possible alliance with Peoples Conference’s Sajad Lone.
Mohammad Dilawar Mir, an Apni Party leader, stated in a press conference in Srinagar that the decision for the Baramulla seat is pending.
Zafar Iqbal Manhas, a Pahari writer from Shopian, was introduced to politics by the Peoples Democratic Party and later joined the Apni Party. His candidacy in Anantnag has raised concerns as he may split the Pahari vote.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Ashraf Mir gained prominence after defeating Omar Abdullah in the 2009 Assembly polls as a PDP candidate. He served as a minister in the PDP-BJP government.
