Jammu, April 14 -- The sudden decision by former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to dissolve all units of his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) has sparked widespread speculation about his political future.
The move, described as unexpected by many, follows a string of electoral setbacks for the party in 2024, prompting rumors of either a major restructuring or a shift in Azad's political strategy.
The DPAP, launched in 2022 with ambitions of carving out a centrist space in Jammu and Kashmir's polarized political landscape, struggled to gain traction.
Despite Azad's decades-long reputation as a seasoned politician, the party failed to resonate with voters. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, DPAP candidates secured no seats, trailing...