Jammu, May 22: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday directed his workers to gear up for the assembly, parliamentary, local bodies and panchayat polls, saying he will build up the Chenab Valley’s infrastructure at par with modern cities and towns if elected to power.
According to a party statement issued here, Azad said, “The divisive and religion-driven politics over the years has broken the social bonds and the developmental and genuine public issues has taken a back seat but DPAP won’t ever indulge in such politics and in this regard, the clear directions to the party leadership is issued. The people have to wake up and defeat the divisive and communal forces and vote for the development, peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.”
The elections for assembly, panchayat, and local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir are imminent and whenever are held I am sure our party will emerge as one of the largest political parties in the region and in Chenab valley we will sweep, he told his party workers at Changa in Doda district on the last day of his three days’ extensive tour of the district.
The DPAP chairman asked the people to maintain brotherhood and religious harmony and indulge in healthy politics that will usher the Union Territory into the new dawn of peace and development. He said if the people in Chenab Valley are receiving him with great respect and love it is all because of his work card.
“When I was the Chief Minister of erstwhile state, I build up its infrastructure, sanctioned colleges, hospitals, schools and road network to connect this landlocked region with the rest of the country. Today hundreds of students from these institutions after completing their education are donning their mettle at national and international platforms. If I get yet another chance to serve my people Chenab Valley will emerge as the hub of economic and educational activities,” he said.
Azad expressed deep concern for the people “who were rendered landless after the revocation of the Roshni Act”. He assured them that if he forms the government after the elections, the Act will be restored “to benefit the poor and landless people”.
During the visit, DPAP leader Saddam Nabi Azad also met various delegations and discussed the issues pertaining to the public interest. “While I met dozens of people during the visit, I could feel the sense of belonging among these people and God willing I will work day and night for them,” he said.
