Uri, Aug 28: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari arrived in Uri on Monday for a three-day visit to his native constituency. He inaugurated the party office in the Uranbuva Boniyar area of the border town and conducted an important meeting with party leaders and workers.
The discussions in the meeting revolved around certain party affairs and matters related to the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir, a party press release issued here said.
The leaders present at the meeting with the party president included Chowdary Mushtaq, Qazi Muhammad Sheikh, Rafiq Balote, Mohammad Ramzan Pandit, Najeeb Naqvi, Manzoor Ahmed Lone, Raja Maqbool Khan, Ishfaq Ahmed Lone, Farooq Ahmed Tantary, Tasleem Arif, Javed Ahmed Pandit, Syed Mushtaq, Sajad Ahmed Sheikh, and others.
During the meeting, the attendees discussed various matters, including the selection of potential candidates and the formulation of a campaign strategy for the upcoming ULB and Panchayat elections. The process of consultation, including feedback collection from all the areas of the constituency, will continue for the next two days before the party leadership makes a final decision regarding the candidates and campaign strategy, the press note said.
Bukhari also met with political workers and leaders interested in joining the Apni Party. He apprised them of the party’s progressive agenda and policies that are centered around the welfare of the populace.
On the occasion, he remarked, “Apni Party was established in March 2020, at a time when the people of J&K were deeply affected by the events of August 5, 2019. Initially, people were skeptical about our motives, assuming that we were here for political maneuvering. However, they eventually realized that we are here to advocate for people’s rights. Now, particularly senior leaders and experienced political activists, are joining our cause across Jammu and Kashmir. Apni Party has the distinction of gaining public acceptance in the shortest time after its establishment. This success is attributed to our clear and unambiguous agenda and vision.”
While speaking to local journalists in Uri, Altaf Bukhari said, “Apni Party would have a separate election manifesto for the Uri constituency due to the unique public issues in the area.”
“We will prioritize infrastructural development and the horticulture industry, considering the region’s potential for growing pears and walnuts extensively,” he added.
