Srinagar, Sep 01: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said on Friday 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 also said the people in most areas across J&K are grappling with issues caused by an infrastructural deficit and political apathy.
Bukhari pledged his commitment to ensuring the political and economic empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Apni Party president made these comments while addressing a public rally at Shanpora Habk in Srinagar’s Hazratbal constituency.
Prior to Bukhari’s address, Junaid Azim Mattu, the youth leader of the party and the mayor of the city, in his address 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.
On this, Bukhari vowed that the Apni Party, when it gets a public mandate to form the government, will strive for equitable development across all regions within Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, he pledged to redress the developmental imbalances that have adversely affected this specific area, Shanpora in Hazratbal.
He stated, “I assure you that we will spare no effort to ensure that you receive your rightful share of development. We are committed to delivering justice to the people of this area by rectifying the long-standing denial of their due share.”
“Our agenda is crystal clear and unambiguous. We are here to create a brighter future, particularly for the youth. Apni Party stands out with its well-defined agenda and a strategic plan aimed at ensuring a better future for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This region has endured immense suffering for several decades due to the protracted conflict and bloodshed,” he said.
Regarding the 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. He stated, “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.”
