Awami Ittehad Party to seek opinion of its cadre on whether Abdul Rashid should quit as MP

Business To Business, Srinagar, 21^st June, 2026:  The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Sunday said it will seek the views of its grassroots workers and office-bearers on the expressed intention of Sheikh Abdul Rashid to resign from the Lok Sabha.
According to a party statement, AIP's Committee on Political Affairs held detailed discussions on the issue and decided to launch a broad consultation process across all 18 Assembly segments of the Baramulla parliamentary constituency.
The party said Rashid has cited his inability to effectively reach out to and serve his electorate as the reason behind considering resignation from Parliament.
A party spokesperson stated that the Committee on Political Affairs had examined various aspects of the matter and resolved that party functionaries at different levels would participate in a two-day consultative exercise.
The consultation will focus on whether Engineer Rashid should continue as a Member of Parliament or step down from the position. The final decision is expected to be influenced by feedback from the party's organizational structure and grassroots cadre.
The move reflects AIP's effort to involve its rank-and-file members in a significant political decision concerning one of its most prominent leaders and the representation of the Baramulla constituency in the Lok Sabha.