Azad holds ‘key party’ leaders meet in Srinagar

Former J&K CM, G N Azad speaking at a meeting in Srinagar on Thursday.
Former J&K CM, G N Azad speaking at a meeting in Srinagar on Thursday.

* Says DAP to launch public outreach campaign

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 29: Days after launching the Democratic Azad Party (DAP) in Jammu, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad today held a meeting with selected party leaders from all 10 districts of Kashmir region.
The meeting, conducted today was attended by top DAP leaders including former ministers, legislators and DDC members. Azad exhorted the party leaders to amplify their efforts to reach out to wider sections of society across the Kashmir valley.
While interacting with the party leaders, Azad said, “ We have to strive for an atmosphere, where basic needs of our people including development and other issues are addressed. On the other hand, the party has to keep up its peaceful and constitutional fight for the restoration of statehood, land and job rights.”
“People are looking towards us to protect J&K’s social, political and cultural individuality as ever before. To achieve this goal, the party’s moves have to be marked by collectivism and better coordination at all levels,” Azad added.
The DAP meeting deliberated on the current political situation and measures to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. It was decided that the DAP will launch a public outreach programme to strengthen the party at the constituency level.
Former ministers Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Peerzada Mohd Syed, GM Saroori, Ex- MLA Haji Abdul Rashid, Ex- MLA Amin Bhatt, Ex- MLA Gulzar Wani, Aslam Goni, Manzoor Ganai, Salman Nizami and others were also present on the occasion.