Srinagar, Nov 09: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is in “dire need of a visionary leadership” that can take it out of “prevailing chaos” and build it as an economic centre to expand job opportunities for its youth.
Addressing a workers’ convention in Bandipora, Azad said the politics in present times is far more difficult in Jammu and Kashmir where no ordinary and tainted people can afford to hold the reins of the Union Territory. “What will they do if they win elections? They have no roadmap, no vision for way forward,” he said.
The DPAP chief said if any immature is on the top seat of the UT, he/she can create disaster politically and economically. “We can’t afford to hand over UT to anyone who is incapable of leading it. I feel for my youth who are the worst sufferers given the poor economic conditions and low job opportunities,” he said.
The former chief minister said that due to the non-availability of jobs, the youth in Jammu and Kashmir are unable to shoulder their responsibilities. “ Our youth are not willing to get married, they are not able to satisfy the needs of their older parents and eventually landing them in depression,” he said.
Azad said his vision of building Jammu and Kashmir as a peaceful and progressive state earlier could not reach its logical end since he had very little time to realise his dream. “But I am hopeful that this time you will give me a chance to take further my vision and agenda for my people,” he said.
The DPAP chairman said the projects he executed and sanctioned as Chief Minister “shall be remembered for decades to come” and have been proven instrumental in the economy and social growth of the UT. “If you support me I promise you J&K will grow as one of the richest regions of South Asia with surplus jobs available for its people,” he said.
Among others who were present on the occasion inlcude Taj Mohiuddin Treasurer, G.M.Saroori Vice Chairman, Ch Haroon Khatana Gen Secretary, Mohd Amin Bhatt Provincial President, Shoaib Lone Distt President, Salman Nizami Chief Spokesperson, Saleem Parray Spokesperson, Shafiq Shabnam Provincial Gen Secretary, Sujada Bashir, Tasleema Akthar, Dr Shubi Jaan, Haji Musadiq, Bilal Peer Zonal President, Basharat Najar, Khalid Tufail, Ghulam Nabi Palpuri and others.
