Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Former Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNPF) president Muneer Khan today announced his resignation from the party, urging the people of J&K to support a “genuine democratic alternative,” a leadership “neither afraid of Delhi’s dictates nor vulnerable to Islamabad’s conspiracies.”
Addressing a press conference called to announce his resignation, Khan said he was not stepping away from politics, terming it instead “a new beginning.” He said his decision stems from a firm belief that the people of Jammu and Kashmir need leadership focused solely on their aspirations and welfare.
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Reflecting on developments since the abrogation of Article 370, Khan said, “Our youth, thankfully, have not lost their eyesight in turmoil. However, this hard-earned peace carries its challenges. The fallout from the suspension of a meaningful political process is leading to a silent descent, which, if left unaddressed, may one day prove fatal for all of us. It is in this context, and after deep reflection, that I announce my resignation from the JKNPF.”
Khan stressed economic concerns, noting that job security and land protection remain the foremost priorities for citizens.
Khan also called for confidence-building measures to strengthen peace and democracy, urging the revocation of the Public Safety Act (PSA) and the release of detained youth and political leaders, saying, “Their incarceration serves no purpose in an era of calm. The immediate commencement of a robust political process is essential.”
Highlighting the importance of youth participation, he said, “It is time to engage our youth in democracy. This start must be made by conducting Urban Local Body (ULB) and Panchayat elections without any further delay. Peace without politics is unsustainable. We must channel the energy of our youth into the democratic framework, and the release of detainees and the holding of elections are the first critical steps in that direction.”
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