Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 7: Apni party president, Altaf Bukhari today said that traditional politics in Jammu and Kashmir has always pushed people toward the path of violence, ultimately leading the youth either to jails or graveyards. He urged that this politics of deceit and negativity must come to an end to ensure a better future for the younger generation.
He made these remarks during a special event held at the party office in Srinagar today. The event was organised to welcome new entrants into the party fold. Mudasir Wali, a prominent political and social activist from Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar, joined the party along with his associates.
Party president and other veteran leaders extended a warm welcome to the new members on their joining the party.
Speaking on the occasion, Bukhari said, “Unlike traditional political parties, Apni Party believes in a politics that will neither push our youth towards jails nor make them fall prey to bullets. Instead, our politics is aimed at ensuring peace, prosperity, and development. Our youth deserve a dignified life and all the rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution.”
“Our youth do not lack talent, they only need proper guidance, a conducive and peaceful environment, and opportunities,” he added.
Welcoming the new members Bukhari said, “This party basically belongs to the people. Unlike traditional political parties, Apni Party does not belong to any particular family. We do not believe in dynastic politics. In fact, this party was established to fight political dynasties, as these family-run parties have always betrayed the people and damaged their interests.”
Ghulam Hassan Mir, senior vice president of the party also spoke on the occasion and welcomed the new entrants into party fold.
Senior party leaders Javaid Mustafa Mir, Mohd Ashraf Mir, Muntazir Mohiuddin, Andrabi, Yawar Dilawar Mir, Hakikat Singh and Dr Harbaksh Singh were also present on the occasion.
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