Baig appointed JKPC women's wing chief

Srinagar, September 25

The Sajad Lone-led Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) on Saturday appointed senior leader Safina Baig president of the party’s women’s wing.

Baig is also the chairperson of the Baramulla District Development Council.

Party spokesperson Adnan Ashraf Mir, in a statement, said, “Baig has been accorded the responsibility of helming the JKPC’s women’s wing and the party is confident that she will play a pivotal role in maximising participation of women in politics and work for their overall empowerment by involving them in the decision-making process.” Lone welcomed her appointment with a tweet.

“Welcome @SafinaMBaig to the new role. I am sure you will contribute to this new space. My best wishes,” he wrote on Twitter.

Abdul Gani Vakil, a senior leader of the party, said Baig would encourage women participation at all levels. — PTI