Srinagar, Nov 19: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday endorsed the party leader Dr Noor-ud-Din Shah as the leading face in the Trehgam constituency of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district and urged the people to support him for a “better future”.
Addressing a public rally, Bukhari said, “This place holds historical significance, especially in terms of its political dynamism. However, the traditional parties and their leaders have consistently overlooked the development of this region, leaving it underdeveloped and its people deprived. But, I assure you that if Apni Party gets your mandate in this constituency, we will restore its past glory and propel it towards a path of development and prosperity.”
“I request your support for Dr Noor-ud-Din Shah, who, I believe, can effectively represent your interests and lead this constituency towards a path of progress and development. He is one of you and does not belong to any political dynasty,” he said.
Sharing his vision for the prosperity of the Trehgam constituency, Altaf Bukhari said, “A well-established road network, train connectivity, and the setting up of industries here will enable this area to flourish with prosperity and provide ample employment opportunities. I assure you, we are committed to turning this vision into a reality for the people of Trehgam.”
“The lack of development is evident in Trehgam, and it can be gauged by the fact that this place does not have a degree college or a well-equipped hospital for the residents. I wonder what the leaders have done whom you trusted and mandated over the years,” he added.
The party’s senior vice president Ghulam Hassan Mir in his address said that the Apni Party is gaining popularity and public acceptance across Jammu and Kashmir due to its “clear-cut agenda and policies”. Mir passionately appealed to the people, saying, “Today, I want to convey to you that you should not allow traditional political parties to exploit you any further with false promises and deceptive politics. I recommend that you establish your own government and govern yourselves and support Dr Noor-ud-Din Shah, who is one of your own.”
Party’s Parliamentary Committee Chairman Mohammad Dilawar Mir, while addressing the rally, reminded people that traditional parties have been “deceiving” them through “fake” promises.
“You must never forget how these traditional parties have been deceiving you through emotional sloganeering over the years. Once upon a time, a party made you believe that its leader was chosen by divine forces, even claiming that his name was written on tree leaves. In recent history, the same party took your votes, promising to protect Article 370 from being abrogated. How long will you trust these political gimmickers? They have a history of misleading people for their own political dividends,” he said. He appealed to people to strengthen the Apni Party so that it could realize its objective of peace, prosperity, and the development of Jammu and Kashmir.
