PDP reached out masses at grass-root level: Tak

Excelsior CorrespondentKISHTWAR, Jan 14: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reached out to the masses at the grass-root level even when it was denied mandate by the people of Chenab region in consecutive elections.This was stated by Member Legislative Council (MLC) Firdous Tak while addressing a gathering here today.He said that people of Kishtwar have since long faced the brunt for supporting National Conference and giving mandate to this party since last around three decades.�The BJP which projected itself as an alternate also betrayed the mandate and failed to address the issues confronting the masses�, he said adding that the party instead of providing relief to people only complicated the situation and added to the miseries.�For us it is not only the electoral politics, but beyond that. Our focus has been to serve the masses and we will continue to do that�, he said.Tak said that the strength of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lies in its agenda and cadre, who have stood up against the regional and national political establishments with a hope of peace, prosperity and development.�Initiation of thought-process for a peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue was the biggest achievement of PDP and the party�s this contribution has been admired even by its opponents as well�, he said.�The formation of Governments at two occasions, first in 2002 and second in 2015, in J&K was not our achievement as attaining power was never the basic focus of the party but only means to achieve the goal�, Tak added.