PDP holds workers’ meeting in Habba Kadal, elects new ward president

Srinagar, Jul 12: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held an important workers’ meeting in Islam Yerbal ward of Habba Kadal zone, chaired by General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam and attended by senior leaders including Arif Laigroo, Dr Ali Mohammad, and others.During the meeting, Tufail Ahmad Bhat was unanimously elected as the Ward President for Islam Yerbal.Addressing the workers, Alam urged party cadres to gear up for the PDP Foundation Day on July 28, stressing the need to intensify grassroots connect and strengthen the party’s presence in Srinagar.Senior PDP leader Arif Laigroo took a strong dig at the National Conference (NC) and local MLA Shamima Firdous, accusing them of completely neglecting the people of Habba Kadal. He highlighted the worsening issues of water scarcity, broken lanes, and the recent unjustified hike in electricity fees, calling it a “complete failure of governance”.”Laid-back governance and complete indifference to civic issues have pushed the constituency into crisis. The administration and local NC leadership have failed the people miserably,” Laigroo said, demanding urgent redressal of the problems.Dr Ali Mohammad also addressed the gathering, urging party workers to begin preparations for the upcoming Municipal elections. He emphasised the importance of public outreach at the group level and mobilising support by highlighting PDP’s commitment to civic development and people’s welfare.