Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami

Tarigami, a veteran CPI-M leader, is seeking a fifth consecutive term from the Kulgam seat in South Kashmir, once the hub of militancy in the Valley. He is also the convenor and spokesperson of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration --- a tie-up between political parties in the erstwhile state campaigning for autonomy for the region. This time, Tarigami faces a formidable opponent --- Independent Sayyar Ahmad Reshi who is reportedly supported by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. One of Tarigami’s most notable achievements is his advocacy for labour rights which has been instrumental in pushing for better working conditions, fair wages, and comprehensive laws.

About Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami

Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami is the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) candidate from 39. Kulgam (General) Assembly/Vidhan Sabha constituency in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

His profession according to the election affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India, and as analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 is: Social Worker and Pensioner.

This candidate's educational qualifications are: 12th Pass and he is 75 years of age. Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami's total declared assets are Rs 1.6 crore which includes Rs 20.5 lakh in movable assets and Rs 1.4 crore in immovable assets. His total declared income is Rs 7.3 lakh of which Rs 7.3 lakh is self income. He has declared total liabilities of Rs 0.

This CPIM candidate, in the election affidavit has mentioned 0 criminal cases registered against him.