Mehraj Malik: Key Facts About AAP Leader Who Achieved Victory in Doda

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) made its mark in Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly polls by securing a win in the Doda constituency, despite contesting only seven out of 90 seats. Following this victory, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Mehraj Malik, highlighting the significance of having an MLA in the fifth state.

Kejriwal praised Malik's campaign against the BJP, stating, "Many congratulations on the grand victory of AAP candidate Mehraj Malik from Doda. You fought the election very well."

Sanjay Singh, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, played a crucial role in Malik's campaign, rallying support in Doda.

Key details about Mehraj Malik include:

Background: Aged 36, Malik joined AAP in 2013 and became a District Development Council (DDC) member for Kahara in 2020.

Leadership Role: On October 17, 2022, he was appointed co-chairman of AAP’s state coordination committee in Jammu and Kashmir.

Election History: In the 2024 general elections, he ran as an independent candidate for the Udhampur-Kathua Lok Sabha seat, finishing fourth with 9,082 votes. He previously contested the 2014 assembly elections in Bhaderwah but received only 365 votes.

Advocacy: In 2023, Malik led a protest against land evictions in Bathindi, resulting in his temporary detention by the police.