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Former J&K Minister Prem Sagar Aziz Rejoins Congress
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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Prem Sagar Aziz, a former Jammu & Kashmir minister, has re‑joined the Indian National Congress, signalling a potential shift in the state's political landscape.
Prem Sagar Aziz, who served as a minister in the Jammu & Kashmir government, has officially re‑joined the Indian National Congress as announced by party officials. The move follows his departure from the party in the past, although the exact reasons for his exit were not detailed in the announcement.
Senior Congress leader Karra welcomed Aziz’s return, describing it as a sign of changing winds within the party’s ranks. The party has not yet outlined a specific role for Aziz in upcoming elections, but his experience in state governance is expected to bolster Congress’s campaign efforts.
Aziz’s return comes at a time when the Congress is seeking to strengthen its presence in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of the next state assembly elections. The party’s leadership has indicated that it will leverage the experience of seasoned politicians like Aziz to reconnect with voters across the region.
No further details have been released regarding the terms of Aziz’s re‑entry or any new positions he may hold within the party structure.
Senior Congress leader Karra welcomed Aziz’s return, describing it as a sign of changing winds within the party’s ranks. The party has not yet outlined a specific role for Aziz in upcoming elections, but his experience in state governance is expected to bolster Congress’s campaign efforts.
Aziz’s return comes at a time when the Congress is seeking to strengthen its presence in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of the next state assembly elections. The party’s leadership has indicated that it will leverage the experience of seasoned politicians like Aziz to reconnect with voters across the region.
No further details have been released regarding the terms of Aziz’s re‑entry or any new positions he may hold within the party structure.