Srinagar, Aug 07: Prominent social and political personalities from the Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara joined the Apni Party on Monday in the presence of the party president, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari.
“Those who joined included Rafi Ahmad Shah Sogami, the former chairman of the Notified Area Committee (NAC) in Kupwara. He was also an executive member of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). Besides Sogami, the new entrants included Advocate Masrat Mohammad and Abdul Rehman Khwaja, all from the Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district,” the party said in a statement.
They formally joined the Apni Party during an event organised at the party headquarters in Srinagar on Monday. The prominent party leaders present on the occasion included the party’s Provincial President, Manjit Singh, spokesperson Muntazir Mohiuddin, Provincial Secretary Abdul Rahim Wani, and others.
Altaf Bukhari warmly welcomed the new entrants and expressed his hope that their joining would further strengthen the party in Lolab Kupwara. He said, “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Apni Party fold. I am confident that your joining will enhance the party’s influence in your area. I assure you that this party will provide a proper platform for you to better serve your people, as we are dedicated to working towards equitable development and prosperity across Jammu and Kashmir. The entire party leadership will support you as you go out to serve the people in your respective areas.”
