Jammu, Apr 28: The Peoples Alliance for Jammu and Kashmir (PAJK), a coalition comprising various influential political and social organizations, extended its gratitude to the people of Jammu for their “overwhelming support” to INDIA bloc candidates of Congress. The conglomerate has also thrown its weight behind the INDIA bloc candidates of the National Conference contesting the Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir Valley.
This was conveyed to Muzzaffar Shah (Senior Vice President ANC) by the executive members of PAJK Abdul Rashid Shaheen (Former MP), Dr Hussain (President JKPM), Sunil Dimple (President Mission Statehood), Aashiq Hussain Khan (President Jammu Shia Federation), Shuja Zaffar (President Jammu Muslim Front), Prof G.K. Muju (Editor-in-Chief Voice of Silence) and Sunny Kant Chib (Chairman JK Human Rights Council of India), an official statement issued here said.
As per the statement, Muzzaffar Shah emphasized the importance of this decision in safeguarding national interests, democratic values and the aspirations of the people of J&K and the country at large.
“This decision comes after unanimous deliberations, keeping in view the larger national interest, democratic values and aspirations of the common man. Every member of PAJK, representing different divisions and areas of our rich society in Jammu and Kashmir, gave their valuable opinions. We have firmly resolved to further extend our support to the INDIA Alliance candidates of National Conference in Kashmir as done in Jammu for the INDIA alliance candidates of Congress,” he said.
He added, “PAJK is committed to safeguarding the ethos and our rich diversity for which it is vital to remain united against divisive forces and put our weight behind those who speak about national integration and upholding of Constitutional guarantees across the country.”
Shah said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has “already lost its case” in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Leh & Ladakh divisions. “Their allied parties also lack public trust, which leads us to conclude that our fight for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A has been successful,” he said, adding, “If the BJP had acted in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, they would have fielded their candidates in the Kashmir region and faced the people, but they are aware of the disastrous consequences of their actions.”
The PAJK has also implored the Supreme Court to review the petition regarding Article-370, considering the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where public aspirations will always resonate with the reinstating of the special status of the state.
Shah further stated that PAJK would bolster its campaigning efforts in the Kashmir division ahead of the remaining three phases of the Lok Sabha election, ensuring that all might and support are mustered for the INDIA alliance candidates of the National Conference.
