Jammu, Nov 30: Demanding revival of the declining transport sector, the Apni Party President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said his party will address the concerns of the transporters in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The transport sector and other business establishments have suffered huge losses in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the concerns of the business community members were not given heed by the government,” Bukhari said while addressing a joining program here at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
The program was organized by President Schedule Caste Wing, Bodh Raj Bhagat and Provincial President of Women Wing, Jammu, Pavneet Kour.
On this occasion, Balbir Singh Baba (owner of Baba Tour and Travels) and his supporters Amarjeet Singh, Devinder Singh, Ramneek Singh, Guruveer Singh, Rajinder Singh, and others joined the Apni Party, a statement issued here said.
Welcoming the new entrants, Bukhari hoped that their joining would strengthen the party at the ground level. He assured the transporters that his party would safeguard their interest and continue to work for the welfare of the people.
In his speech, the Apni Party chief said, “The transport sector and business establishments have suffered losses in Jammu especially after the Darbar Move practice was stopped. The Darbar Move practice promoted cultural exchange, better understanding between two regions, and improved trade-related activities.
With the stopping of the Darbar Move, he said that there was anguish among the people in Jammu and they demanded the revival of the practice.
Therefore, holding assembly elections is a must in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, adding, “If we form the next Govt in Jammu and Kashmir, we will revive the Darbar Move practice.”
Meanwhile, Bukhari took on the traditional political parties for “divisive politics” that he said has created a wedge between the Jammu and Kashmir regions. However, the Apni Party is working to bridge the gap to bring the communities and two regions together, he said.
We do not believe in divisive politics that trigger misunderstanding between communities and Regions. Our party believes in unity, brotherhood, and mutual understanding that would bring much-needed peace, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Bukhari said his party “came into being when there was no hope” among the people because the traditional political parties were not ready to come forward and represent the people after August 5, 2019.
Apni Party believes in telling the truth to the people without triggering any controversy, Bukhari said, adding, “The future of Jammu and Kashmir lies with India that can never be changed.”
