Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today filed his nomination papers for the Udhampur—Doda parliamentary seat, his maiden attempt to enter the Lok Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir in the coming election.

Arriving at election office at Kathua in a procession, 65—year—old Azad was flanked by State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Pradesh Congress chief Saif—ud—din Soz when he filed the papers.

Shouting slogans in their support, people waved party flags to greet Azad, who is currently a Rajya Sabha member, and the Chief Minister, who arrived at the election office in a small open truck.

This is the first time that Azad, who has served as J and K Chief Minister from April 2006 to 2008, is contesting the Lok Sabha election from the State. He is a two—time Lok Sabha MP from Washim in Maharashtra. He was elected in 1980 and 1984.

Born in Soti village in Bhadarwah area Doda district, Azad will face BJP's Dr Jitendra Singh who was defeated in the last election by Congress' Lal Singh by a margin of over 13,000 votes.


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