Srinagar, Aug 06: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday highlighted the party’s “45-year legacy of struggle and sacrifice” and reiterated the PC’s “unwavering commitment” to safeguarding the interests of Jammu and Kashmir.
He stressed that the party’s vision remains focused on creating a future where democracy flourishes, political institutions are strengthened and the people of Jammu and Kashmir thrive in a prosperous and harmonious society.
“We will strive politically and legally for restoration of the lost rights and dignity of the people of J&K. We will also work tirelessly towards strengthening political institutions and ensuring accountability in governance,” he said while addressing a convention of Khansahib Assembly Constituency at Yarikh, Khansahib.
The convention was convened by the party’s Vice President Central Zone Manzoor Wani. Party senior Vice President Abdul Gani Vakil, District President Mushtaq Ahmed Lone, Political Secretary to PC President Tasaduq Yaseen, and Ghulam Mohiuddin were also present. The convention was attended by thousands of people, the PC said in a statement.
While addressing the gathering, Lone said it was imperative for the people to strengthen the Peoples Conference, which he asserted was the only party capable of preserving democratic principles and fostering an environment where the voices of the people are heard, respected, and valued.
Lone also firmly advocated for a governance model that empowers the people rather than treating them as passive spectators and offers them the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to J&K’s progress.
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve to reclaim their rightful place in the democratic process, with elected representatives who champion the interests of the people and work towards a brighter future for all. It is deeply troubling to witness the denial of democracy and the rise of bureaucracy as the dominant force in decision-making processes,” the PC chief said, adding,” In democracies, it is the political class that bears the responsibility of responding to the people’s mandate, of bearing the brunt of public accountability, and of making crucial decisions that shape the destiny of the people.”
