Srinagar, Aug 26: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday said that in democracies, the people are the true masters and have the right to choose their representatives. He urged the party leaders and senior workers to maintain close connections with the masses in their respective areas through political and public outreach activities.
According to a party statement issued here, Bukhari, addressing a public workers’ convention in north Kashmir’s Uri constituency, advised his leaders and grassroots cadre to ensure that the public is well-informed about the Apni Party’s pro-people agenda and policies.
During his speech, he strictly instructed his leaders and workers to refrain from personal attacks on political opponents during the election campaign. He said, “We are in politics to serve the people. Our role is to inform them about our agenda, policies, and intentions for how we aim to serve them. The choice ultimately lies with the people; they are the true masters and have the right to elect their representatives. Let’s do our part and leave the rest to the people. We should avoid any form of aggression and refrain from personal attacks on our political opponents. This is not a battleground but an election campaign. Therefore, we must maintain our composure and uphold ethical standards at all times.”
I strongly believe that whatever the results of the forthcoming elections may be, they will be beneficial for us, he said, adding, “Let us have faith in the Almighty and His decisions regarding us.”
The Apni Party Chief however strongly recommended party leaders and workers to remain active in their respective areas running their poll campaign.
Meanwhile, during his day-long visit to Uri, Bukhari visited various localities and engaged with the people. In an event, a large number of prominent political and social workers from various areas of Uri joined the Apni Party, the statement said.
