Jammu Feb 18: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday addressed a public meeting in Paloura, Jammu, where he emphasized the importance of voting for development and rejecting parties that sow division in the name of religion.
The public meeting, according to a party statement, was organised by DPAP General Secretary Adv Maheshwar Singh. Azad highlighted the necessity of prioritizing development agendas over divisive politics. He acknowledged the government’s efforts in certain areas but criticized the revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A, terming it as a “blunder”.
Azad pledged that if DPAP comes to power, the party will work towards reinstating job and land rights, ensuring that no outsider can purchase land or secure jobs in J&K. He emphasized the importance of working for the welfare of all people, stating, “As Chief Minister, I never discriminated based on religion or caste.”
He highlighted his track record of initiating projects in both the Jammu and Kashmir regions, underscoring his commitment to equitable development. He affirmed that if DPAP comes to power, they will reinstate the Roshni scheme, emphasizing its importance for equitable land distribution and development in the region.
The former chief minister asserted that after experiencing the performance of various other parties, people should now shift to DPAP’s track record and his tenure. He reiterated his commitment to prioritizing development and employment opportunities above all else.
Among others present on the occasion were Vice Chairman G M Saroori, General Secretary R S Chib, Anita Thakur, Provincial President Jugal Kishore Sharma, General Secretary Vinod Mishra, Chief, Spokesperson Salman Nizami, Adv Maheshwar Singh Provincial General Secretary, State Secretary Sunita Arora and others.
