Political loyalty in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an extraordinary personal sacrifice when a young groom from Kishtwar decided to suspend his own wedding ceremony to show solidarity with Senior National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. As the political figure gathered supporters to formally announce his departure from his party post, Abrar Ahmad chose to put his personal milestone on hold in order to stand in person at the assembly ground.
Chenab Valley Resident Delays November 3 Nuptials
Abrar Ahmad was scheduled to get married on November 3, coinciding precisely with the day Ruhullah chose to make his official exit statement from his position. The date was also notable as the death anniversary of Ruhullah's father. Rather than taking part in his planned marriage rites, Abrar rescheduled the family function, undertook a grueling journey of nearly 300 kilometers from the Chenab Valley, and traveled directly to Budgam where the resignation gathering took place.
Standing Apart From Mainstream Political Figures
Speaking at the event grounds, Abrar shared why he felt drawn to travel such a distance for the Senior National Conference leader. He highlighted that Ruhullah stands apart from other political figures operating across Jammu and Kashmir because of his commitment to principles over official authority. Abrar remarked,
"He values his words more than power. He stands by what he says. That is why he resigned."
Putting a Public Gathering Ahead of Personal Life
The young supporter emphasized that witnessing the announcement in person was far more critical than holding his ceremony on the planned schedule. Describing his resolve to be in the crowd at Budgam, Abrar stated,
"The rally could not be postponed, so I postponed my wedding."His decision to delay his nuptials and cross hundreds of kilometers underscored the intensity of political followership surrounding Ruhullah's resignation.
