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Waheed entered politics in 2013 and was subsequently appointed as the Youth Wing President of [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raafi |first=Muhammad |date=2015-05-17 |title=Now, PDP Nominates Wahid Youth President, Formally |url=https://kashmirlife.net/now-pdp-nominates-wahid-youth-president-formally-79084/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Kashmir Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> Believed to enjoy popular support in South Kashmir, primarily amongst youngsters he played a pivotal role [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]] winning all 3 Lok Sabha seats in Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and emerging as the single largest party in [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election]].
Waheed entered politics in 2013 and was subsequently appointed as the Youth Wing President of [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raafi |first=Muhammad |date=2015-05-17 |title=Now, PDP Nominates Wahid Youth President, Formally |url=https://kashmirlife.net/now-pdp-nominates-wahid-youth-president-formally-79084/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Kashmir Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> Believed to enjoy popular support in South Kashmir, primarily amongst youngsters he played a pivotal role [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]] winning all 3 Lok Sabha seats in Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and emerging as the single largest party in [[2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election]].


He served as the Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council from July 2016 to 2018<ref>{{Cite web |title=Youth PDP President Waheed Para is New Secretary J&K Sports Council |url=https://www.crosstownnews.in/post/5110/youth-pdp-president-waheed-para-is-new-secretary-jk-sports-council.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.crosstownnews.in}}</ref>. In 2018, he survived an attack on life after terrorists fired at his vehicle in Central Kashmir's [[Budgam district]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=Online |date=2018-08-14 |title=Unknown gunmen carried attack on PDP's Waheed Para |url=https://www.onlykashmir.in/20914/unknown-gunmen-carried-attack-on-pdps-waheed-para/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Only Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-15 |title=J-K: PDP youth president shot at in Budgam |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/j-k-pdp-youth-president-waheed-para-shot-at-in-budgam-5307263/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PDP Youth President Says He Was Shot At By Suspected Terrorists |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pdp-youth-president-waheed-para-says-he-was-shot-at-by-suspected-terrorists-1900497 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
He served as the Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council from July 2016 to 2018<ref>{{Cite web |title=Youth PDP President Waheed Para is New Secretary J&K Sports Council |url=https://www.crosstownnews.in/post/5110/youth-pdp-president-waheed-para-is-new-secretary-jk-sports-council.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.crosstownnews.in}}</ref>. Waheed took part in 2015 UNCCC, held in Paris, as a special representative from the state of J&K In 2018. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Raafi |first=Muhammad |date=2015-12-09 |title=In France, PDP’s Para Discusses Climate Change Effects on Kashmir |url=https://kashmirlife.net/in-france-pdps-para-discusses-climate-change-effects-on-kashmir-91560/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Kashmir Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> He had also survived an attack on life after terrorists fired at his vehicle in Central Kashmir's [[Budgam district]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=Online |date=2018-08-14 |title=Unknown gunmen carried attack on PDP's Waheed Para |url=https://www.onlykashmir.in/20914/unknown-gunmen-carried-attack-on-pdps-waheed-para/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Only Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-15 |title=J-K: PDP youth president shot at in Budgam |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/j-k-pdp-youth-president-waheed-para-shot-at-in-budgam-5307263/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PDP Youth President Says He Was Shot At By Suspected Terrorists |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pdp-youth-president-waheed-para-says-he-was-shot-at-by-suspected-terrorists-1900497 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>


Followig arrest by the National Investigation Agency, he won the DDC Elections, 2020 from Pulwama constituency while being under custody<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-22 |title=Jailed PDP youth leader Waheed Para wins DDC election |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jailed-pdp-youth-leader-waheed-para-wins-ddc-election/articleshow/79859356.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-02 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Javaid |first=Azaan |date=2020-12-22 |title=PDP youth leader Waheed Para, arrested under UAPA, wins J&K DDC poll from Pulwama |url=https://theprint.in/politics/pdp-youth-leader-waheed-para-arrested-under-uapa-wins-jk-ddc-poll-from-pulwama/571738/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jailed PDP Leader, Gupkar Alliance Candidate Waheed Para Wins J&K Local Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jailed-pdp-leader-gupkar-alliance-candidate-waheed-para-wins-j-k-local-polls-2342072 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-22 |title=J&K DDC election results: Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, jailed PDP leader, wins; 'couldn't be prouder', says Mehbooba Mufti |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/j-couldnt-be-prouder-says-mehbooba-mufti-6258751.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en}}</ref>. After remaining incarcerated at Srinagar's central jail for over 17 months, he was released after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail and observed "The evidence as is gathered by the prosecution is too sketchy to be believed prima facie true, that too, with a view to deny bail to the appellant." <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Kashmiri leaders demand Waheed Para's release |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/kashmiri-leaders-demand-waheed-para-s-release-101643916803206.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
Followig arrest by the National Investigation Agency, he won the DDC Elections, 2020 from Pulwama constituency while being under custody<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-22 |title=Jailed PDP youth leader Waheed Para wins DDC election |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jailed-pdp-youth-leader-waheed-para-wins-ddc-election/articleshow/79859356.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-02 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Javaid |first=Azaan |date=2020-12-22 |title=PDP youth leader Waheed Para, arrested under UAPA, wins J&K DDC poll from Pulwama |url=https://theprint.in/politics/pdp-youth-leader-waheed-para-arrested-under-uapa-wins-jk-ddc-poll-from-pulwama/571738/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jailed PDP Leader, Gupkar Alliance Candidate Waheed Para Wins J&K Local Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jailed-pdp-leader-gupkar-alliance-candidate-waheed-para-wins-j-k-local-polls-2342072 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-22 |title=J&K DDC election results: Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, jailed PDP leader, wins; 'couldn't be prouder', says Mehbooba Mufti |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/j-couldnt-be-prouder-says-mehbooba-mufti-6258751.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en}}</ref>. After remaining incarcerated at Srinagar's central jail for over 17 months, he was released after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail and observed "The evidence as is gathered by the prosecution is too sketchy to be believed prima facie true, that too, with a view to deny bail to the appellant." <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Kashmiri leaders demand Waheed Para's release |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/kashmiri-leaders-demand-waheed-para-s-release-101643916803206.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 11:35, 3 February 2024

Waheed Para
Youth Wing President Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
Assumed office
March 2013
LeaderMehbooba Mufti
Secretary Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council
In office
July 2016 – July 2018
Personal details
BornNaira, Pulwama
Political partyJammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
Alma materIslamic University of Science & Technology, Boston University


Waheed ur Rehman Para is an Indian politician of Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party currently serving as its Youth Wing President.[1] He was the Secretary Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Born and raised in Naira village of South Kashmir's Pulwama district, he completed his education from Islamic University of Science & Technology and later on went on to study investigative journalism at Boston University. Considered as a close aid to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, he formally joined the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party in 2013 as was subsequently appointed at its youth wing president.[2] In the following years, he served as the political analyst to then J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in 2015 [3] and as secretary J&K Sports Council till 2018. [4]

He was arrested by National Investigation Agency on 25th November 2020 for alleged terror links [5][6], however was again rearrested by J&K Police after receiving bail from Special NIA Court [7][8]. He was released on bail by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in May 2022. [9][10][11] He was selected as the inaugral Yale Peace Fellow at Yale University’s International Leadership Center [12][13]

Political Career

Waheed entered politics in 2013 and was subsequently appointed as the Youth Wing President of Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party.[14] Believed to enjoy popular support in South Kashmir, primarily amongst youngsters he played a pivotal role Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party winning all 3 Lok Sabha seats in Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and emerging as the single largest party in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election.

He served as the Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council from July 2016 to 2018[15]. Waheed took part in 2015 UNCCC, held in Paris, as a special representative from the state of J&K In 2018. [16] He had also survived an attack on life after terrorists fired at his vehicle in Central Kashmir's Budgam district [17] [18][19]

Followig arrest by the National Investigation Agency, he won the DDC Elections, 2020 from Pulwama constituency while being under custody[20][21][22][23]. After remaining incarcerated at Srinagar's central jail for over 17 months, he was released after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail and observed "The evidence as is gathered by the prosecution is too sketchy to be believed prima facie true, that too, with a view to deny bail to the appellant." [9][10][11] [24]

References

  1. ^ Zargar, Safwat (2023-12-10). "'Ours is the only Kashmir party under attack': Waheed Parra on the loneliness of the PDP". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ^ Raafi, Muhammad (2015-05-17). "Now, PDP Nominates Wahid Youth President, Formally". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ Raafi, Muhammad (2015-06-26). "PDP's Youth President Appointed Political Analyst in CM's Office". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ Network, KL News (2018-06-22). "Waheed Para resigns as Secretary Sports Council". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  5. ^ Singh, Peerzada Ashiq & Vijaita (2020-11-25). "NIA arrests PDP youth leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra for alleged links to the Hizbul Mujahideen". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (2021-06-01). "PDP's Parra arrested, faced abusive interrogations: UN rights body". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  7. ^ PTI (2021-01-11). "PDP youth wing president Waheed Para arrested again over case on alleged terror nexus". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  8. ^ "Arrested, Denied Bail And Allegedly Tortured: The Story Of A Kashmiri Politician Who Had No Problem Being Indian". article-14.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  9. ^ a b "J&K HC Grants Bail to PDP Leader Waheed Para; Mehbooba, Lone Hail Decision". NewsClick. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  10. ^ a b "Kashmir: J&K High Court grants bail to PDP leader Waheed Para". The Indian Express. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  11. ^ a b KNS (2022-05-25). "After nearly 2 years Waheed Parra granted bail by High Court". KNS. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  12. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-04-19). "Jailed under UAPA,Yale University selects PDP leader Parra for International Leadership Center". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  13. ^ Network, KL News (2023-04-19). "Waheed Para Is Yale University Peace Fellow 2023". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  14. ^ Raafi, Muhammad (2015-05-17). "Now, PDP Nominates Wahid Youth President, Formally". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  15. ^ "Youth PDP President Waheed Para is New Secretary J&K Sports Council". www.crosstownnews.in. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  16. ^ Raafi, Muhammad (2015-12-09). "In France, PDP's Para Discusses Climate Change Effects on Kashmir". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  17. ^ Editor, Online (2018-08-14). "Unknown gunmen carried attack on PDP's Waheed Para". Only Kashmir. Retrieved 2024-02-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ "J-K: PDP youth president shot at in Budgam". The Indian Express. 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  19. ^ "PDP Youth President Says He Was Shot At By Suspected Terrorists". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  20. ^ "Jailed PDP youth leader Waheed Para wins DDC election". The Economic Times. 2020-12-22. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  21. ^ Javaid, Azaan (2020-12-22). "PDP youth leader Waheed Para, arrested under UAPA, wins J&K DDC poll from Pulwama". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  22. ^ "Jailed PDP Leader, Gupkar Alliance Candidate Waheed Para Wins J&K Local Polls". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  23. ^ "J&K DDC election results: Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, jailed PDP leader, wins; 'couldn't be prouder', says Mehbooba Mufti". Moneycontrol. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  24. ^ "Kashmiri leaders demand Waheed Para's release". Hindustan Times. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
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