Budgam by-election: AAP candidate Deeba Khan seeks financial help from the public, what did NC and BJP say?:

News Topical, Digital Desk : The by-election for the Budgam assembly seat in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a new political turn. Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP) candidate Deeba Khan has appealed to the public for financial support for her election campaign. Seeking support through crowdfunding, Deeba Khan claimed that it is becoming increasingly difficult for ordinary people without financial strength to enter politics.

In a post on X , Deeba Khan said that the electoral process has now become "completely capital-driven," making it difficult for ordinary citizens to participate. She wrote, “Elections are very capital-intensive. For a common man like me, crowdfunding is the only way to manage election expenses.”

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In the post, she also shared a QR code and bank account details, and appealed to supporters to voluntarily contribute. She said that public support would enable her to effectively carry out her campaign. “I seek your support to continue my campaign effectively,” she wrote.

According to Deeba Khan, her election campaign focuses on promoting "transparency, accountability, and participatory governance." She claimed that her goal is to increase public participation in politics, where money is not the dominant force.

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However, her move has sparked political debate. Both the National Conference and the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) have dismissed her crowdfunding appeal, calling it a "political gimmick." Deeba Khan is accused of trying to garner sympathy through social media and has been accused of being part of an election strategy.

With all parties campaigning for the Budgam by-election, this move by the AAP candidate is generating political interest. It remains to be seen whether the public will support Deeba Khan's campaign and her "clean funding model," or whether the opposition's allegations will prevail.