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Political row erupts over Mehbooba Mufti’s AIIMS Awantipora visit

Srinagar, June 6 (UNI) A political controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over Peoples Democratic Party president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s visit to the AIIMS Awantipora project site, triggering sharp reactions from the ruling National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Conference.
The row began after Mehbooba Mufti visited the AIIMS Awantipora site on Friday, describing the institution as a dream project envisioned by late former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in 2015. She said the project had the potential to emerge as one of the leading healthcare and research institutions in Jammu and Kashmir and urged union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to expedite its completion.
A day later, Mehbooba said she had spoken to Nadda and requested him to ensure that the work on the institute was completed without further delay. She said the union minister had assured her that the project would be completed on time.
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