Defeat communal, divisive forces: Tarigami

Excelsior Correspondent

Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami addressing public gathering at Kulgam on Sunday.
Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami addressing public gathering at Kulgam on Sunday.

SRINAGAR, Nov 30: Describing BJP an essentially divisive and communal platform, State Secretary CPI (M), and contesting candidate for Kulgam constituency Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami cautioned electorate of J&K and urged them to defeat such forces for maintaining geographical unity and communal harmony in the State.
He was addressing a massive rally in Kulgam town today where his supporters shouted slogans eulogizing him for his concrete efforts regarding the impressive development in entire Kulgam district.
CPI (M) candidate asserted that the major issue in the present elections is harmonious and equitable development of all the regions and sub-regions in the State. As such, the voters should judge the performance of each party and each contesting candidate and should cast their votes accordingly.
He highlighted the multi faceted development in Kulgam and said that it is for everybody to see and judge. He however said that a lot needs to be done for the development of infrastructure, provision of employment, regular power and drinking water supply.
Tarigami promised that he will continue his relentless efforts and will develop Kulgam as a model district.
He said that NC has failed to fulfill the aspirations of the people and it has not been sincere as far as restoration of autonomy to the State is concerned.
CPI (M) candidate reiterated his party’s stand to restore complete internal autonomy and special status of J&K as it was in 1952.
Expressing his concern on human rights violations, Tarigami said that the justice system is very weak and added that it will be the priority of his party to ensure that those involved in rights violations should be punished without delay. He reiterated his demand for withdrawal of AFSPA, PSA and release of all those political and other detenues who are not involved in serious crimes.