Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Aug 5: Former J&K Chief Minister and Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that his party believes in working above the politics of religion and the region.
Addressing a public meeting at Gaggla in Doda today Azad said his party is committed to the development of Chenab region. The DPAP works above the politics of religion and region as proved by him during his short tenure of two and half years as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Chenab Valley continues to remain underdeveloped after so many decades due to politics of indifference. I and my party (DPAP) stand committed to the development of all far-flung areas in Jammu and Kashmir which saw a golden era of progress during my tenure as Chief Minister even though it was short period of two and half years,” former CM told public gathering.
Azad cautioned people about elements inimical to peace by vitiating social harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, saying divisive elements are hell bent to disturb peace among communities in the region.
“The strong bonding between different communities in Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal is clear example of how people uphold and cherish secular values in their respective communities by living in harmony for ages despite attempts to vitiate peace in neighbourhoods,” Azad said on the first day of his tour in Chenab Valley.
Directing DPAP leadership and party workers to strive and strengthen bonds of social cohesion, Azad stressed that development is linked to peace and stability. “Jammu and Kashmir has already suffered during 33 years of militancy with loss of precious lives, collapse of economy, under development and neglect. We can’t afford instability in the region as elements are out there to exploit and vitiate the peaceful atmosphere thereby the need of hour is to remain vigilant and united,” Azad added.
The public meeting was also addressed by party Vice Chairman GM Saroori, general secretary- Abdul Majeed Wani, senior DPAP leader Ramesh Parihar and Asif Ghattu- District president Doda.
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