Bukhari urges people: ‘End exploitation by NC, PDP through vote’

Srinagar, May 07: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday urged the people to play their role in ending the “exploitation” by the political dynasties in Jammu and Kashmir through the power of their vote.
“The era of autocracy supposedly ended in 1947 when the Maharaja left J&K. However, unfortunately, since then, we have seen a chain of ‘Maharajas’ in the guise of democratic leaders over the past seven decades. It is the responsibility of the people to put an end to the continuous exploitation by political families, specifically Abdullahs and Muftis, here through the power of vote,” he said while addressing public rallies at the Arizal and Kaich areas in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
Bukhari said the National Conference and People’s Democratic Party have always exhibited “hypocrisy” in pursuit of their political objectives. “Take, for instance, the National Conference. Its leadership went so far as to change the very name of the party, originally the Muslim Conference, to the National Conference, solely for political advantage. Then they supported India in 1947, this decision was once again driven by their political ambitions. A few years later, they raised the slogan of ‘Raishumari’ once again motivated by political gain. They then buried the so-called ‘Raishumari’ slogan and entered into the Indra-Sheikh accord yet again for their political gains. Then, after a few years, the party again changed its stance and raised the slogan of so-called ‘Autonomy’, as usual for their political gains.”
He added, “In a striking display of opportunism, NC leaders once ridiculed Congress members by calling them ‘the worms of the gutter’, yet today, they have formed an alliance with the very same Congress, undoubtedly driven solely by political advantages.”
The Apni Party Chief went on to say, “Similarly, the PDP kept people busy with slogans like self-rule, only to maintain its hold on power and establish the dynastic rule of its leaders here. This party sought people’s votes in 2014, promising to keep the BJP out of J&K, but after winning the elections, its top leadership betrayed the people’s mandate and formed a coalition government with the same BJP. Hypocrisy seems to be ingrained in the very nature of these political families.”
In his speech, Altaf applauded people for their contribution to peace in Jammu and Kashmir and assured them that the Apni Party would ensure permanent peace and tranquillity in this region.
Bukhari urged people to support and vote for the Apni Party, which he said does not believe in emotional slogans and fake narratives.
In these Lok Sabha polls, vote for our candidate, Mohammad Ashraf Mir Sahib, and get ready to elect the Apni Party in the following elections for the assembly, he urged, adding, “I assure you; our commitment is unwavering: we shall neither mislead nor disappoint.”