Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 1: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari today said that the traditional political parties and their leaders, who have remained at the helm in Jammu and Kashmir for years and decades, are responsible for pushing this region into instability and deprivation.
He stated that people in most areas across J&K are grappling with issues caused by an infrastructural deficit and political apathy. He pledged his commitment to ensuring the political and economic empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a public rally at Shanpora Habk in Srinagar’s Hazratbal constituency, Bukhari vowed that Apni Party, if comes to power, will strive for equitable development across all regions within Jammu and Kashmir. He pledged to redress the developmental imbalances that have adversely affected Shanpora area in Hazratbal.
He emphasized that the primary agenda of the Apni Party revolves around the pursuit of sustainable peace, lasting prosperity, and the comprehensive development of Jammu and Kashmir. He underscored the importance of economic and political empowerment for the region’s people.
Referring to current political situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bukhari expressed his contentment with the relatively peaceful conditions in the region. He attributed this state of peace to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledging their steadfast efforts in fostering peace and harmony. “The credit for the existing peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir goes to its people, who unwaveringly contributed to peace and harmony as they realized that we require a sustainable peace here to get political and economic dividends,” he added.
Expressing hope that the Supreme Court, which is currently hearing the petitions challenging the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, will deliver justice.
Provincial president, Moh Ashraf Mir urged the people to stay vigilant when it comes to their rights. “We understand it as a matter of fact that traditional political parties have been misleading people with their false promises and deceptive narratives. However, we must also acknowledge the fact that it is the people who allow these political parties to deceive the voters,”Mir added.
Junaid Azim Mattu, the dynamic youth leader of the party and the Mayor of the city, pointed out how the traditional political parties had neglected the people of Shanpora and adjoining areas for their own political gains, leaving them impoverished and isolated. He presented facts and figures to highlight how this particular area has been left with a disproportionate share of developmental activities.
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