Surgeon Mir Samiullah joins PDP

Noted surgeon Mir Samiullah today joined the ruling PDP in presence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here.
Samiullah became the first person to join a mainstream political party since the unrest that began in the Valley on July 8 following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces.
Notably, several lower rung mainstream political workers had announced their dissociation from politics following widespread protests in the Valley five months ago.
Mehbooba, while welcoming Samiullah to the party, said the PDP is fast emerging as a platform for the right thinking and progressive people to contribute to the welfare and development of the state.

Samilluah said PDP has been a strong votary of peace and dialogue between India and Pakistan, and believes that in mutual coexistence lies the future of both the countries.