Apni Party not allied with any political outfit: Altaf Bukhari

Srinagar, Aug 15: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday made it clear that Apni Party is not allied with any political organisation.
“We are not allied with any political party. In the upcoming elections, we will neither seek support from any political party nor offer support to any party. I am sure that Apni Party will receive the public mandate in these elections,” Bukhari said here at a party event marked to celebrate Independence Day.
Responding to a question, Bukhari hoped that assembly elections would be held soon. He said, “For over five years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been deprived of their democratic right to elect their own representatives. However, it appears that elections are finally going to be held soon.”
He hoped that the elected government would ensure relief for the people. “People have suffered greatly over the past 35 years. I am sure the upcoming elected government will provide solace to the wounds of the people,” he said.
According to a press release issued here, a delighted atmosphere was seen at the Apni Party headquarters in Srinagar as party leaders and senior workers gathered to commemorate the nation’s Independence Day. The event was marked by a jubilant atmosphere as party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari hoisted the tricolour amidst enthusiastic celebrations and nationalistic slogans by those who were present on the occasion.
The party office brimmed with festivity as the party chief raised the national flag. The leaders and senior workers present there sang the national anthem and chanted patriotic slogans.
After the event, Altaf Bukhari spoke to the reporters, extending greetings to the people on this Independence Day. He said, “As we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day today, I extend my warmest greetings to my fellow citizens, especially to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. May this significant day bring prosperity and well-being to all and promote unity and harmony among people of diverse religious faiths and regions across the country. On this day in 1947, India achieved its freedom after a prolonged struggle and tremendous sacrifices against British colonial rule. Being a citizen of a free nation is indeed a profound privilege, thus, it is our shared duty to honour this freedom by upholding the principles of justice and equality in society.”
The prominent party leaders present on the occasion included party’s Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, Chairman of the party’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC) Mohammad Dilawar Mir, Vice President Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, Chief Coordinator Abdul Majeed Paddar, Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Chief Spokesperson Muntazir Mohiuddin, Media Advisor Farooq Andrabi, President of the Party’s Women Wing Dilshad Shaheen, Provincial Secretary Syed Najeeb Naqvi, State Convenor Haji Parvez Ahmad, Senior Leader Imtiyaz Paray, Senior Vice President (first) Srinagar district Mohammad Shafi Mir, Provincial Coordinator Javaid Ahmad Mir, District Secretary Srinagar Peer Wajahat, District Publicity Secretary Adil Bhat, party in-charge for Khanyar constituency Mohsin Zaffar Shah, In-charge Eidgah constituency Mohammad Ashraf Palpuri, Former Corporator Tanveer Hussain Pathan, Spokesperson Muzafar Reshi, Spokesperson Roohi H Bhati, Additional Spokesperson Ishrat Bhat, Mohammad Ashraf Dar, Fahad Andrabi, Advocate Owais Ashraf Shah, Afroza Khan, Syed Tajalah Andrabi, Syed Muzamil Rizwi, Irshad Ahmad Shah, Robin Singh, and others.