Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 5: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) has urged for immediate release of all political leaders including former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, to initiate a meaningful political process in Jammu and Kashmir.
The party has also stressed the need for establishment of a civilian government to address the socio-political aspirations of the people.
A political resolution to this effect was unanimously passed at one day convention of PDP workers of Block Sukhnag, Khansahib in Central Kashmir on Saturday.
The convention was presided by chairman Peoples Democratic Front (PDF). Hakeem Mohd Yasin.
A threadbare discussion was held at the convention on the prevailing socio-political scenario in J&K and to evolve an appropriate strategy to meet the emerging political situation.
It was impressed upon the Centre to sanction a comprehensive financial package to revive the shattered economy of due to continuous Government clampdown post August 5 last year and the ongoing lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. The Centre was also urged to announce a big employment package for unemployed youth of J&K.
Speaking on the occasion, Hakeem Yaseen urged the Centre to release all political detenues including former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, immediately to pave way for a meaningful political process and establishment of a democratically elected civilian Government in J&K.
Expressing serious concern over the miserable plight of business community due to economic losses, Yaseen urged the Centre to sanction a comprehensive financial package for the worst hit people associated with transport, tourism and horticulture sectors to bail them out of the prevailing economic distress.
It was impressed upon the Centre to waive off Kisaan credit card loans of farmers and interest waiver scheme for hoteliers, Sumo and Matador owners and fruit traders in view of devastating losses suffered by the people associated with these sectors of economy.
He further urged the LG Administration to ensure fast completion of languishing projects. He also stresses for developing a tourist circuit in Doodhpathri and Tossamaidan to exploit tourism potential of the area optimally. Hakeem demanded execution of work on Mini Hydle Power Projects at Sukhnag Arizaal and Shaliganga.
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