SRINAGAR: The newly elected members of Jammu and Kashmirโs Assembly took their oaths on Monday, marking a pivotal moment for the regionโs political scenario. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted under the supervision of Protem Speaker Mubarak Gul.
The event took an unexpected turn when Shagun Parihar, the youngest legislator from Kishtwar representing the BJP, took her oath in Sanskrit. The 29-year-old chanted โJai Shri Ramโ before formally reciting her oath while wearing a saffron turban. She is not only the youngest but also the sole female representative from the BJP in this Assembly.
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Pariharโs family has faced devastating tragedies. In 2018, her father, Ajit Parihar, and her uncle, Anil Parihar, were killed in a terrorist attack. At the time, Anil Parihar was serving as the BJPโs state secretary. Despite these personal losses, Shagun pursued her education and was working toward her PhD when her candidacy was announced.
She declared assets valued at Rs 92.40 lakh in her election affidavit. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to her as โbetiโ during a rally in Doda, underlining her rising importance within the party.
