Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): Known for his unique ways to ask for votes in broken language, Pirzada Muhammad Shafi, DDC candidate from Khag area of Budgam has become an internet sensation.
Pirzada is gaining popularity among people. He often criticises politicians in broken Urdu.
Pirzada also claims to the king of Kashmir and vows to take care of people of valley in a rather funny way.
In a recent statement, he addressed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as Yogi Anantnag.
Another candidate, Rabia Rasool of Bhartiya Janata Party has left the people in splits.
Rabia in a viral video claimed that she was not asking for votes in the name of BJP as she requested people to vote for her face. After the statement came to light. Rabia tried her best to clear her position, however, people are still not tired of sharing the video of her statement.
Faiz Ahmed, a resident of Rafiabad area of Baramulla district, in a video posted on a social networking site claimed that he now has a "letter pad stamp" and people should get ready for the jobs.
Faiz is associated with the People's Conference and is currently a Panch from Rafiabad Dundusa constituency.
He has also demanded a Scorpio vehicle and two security guards so that he can help the people of his area.
The reason for their popularity is the videos they release on social networking sites.
Although these people post videos to get votes, people watch those videos for pure entertainment.