Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stated today that it will continue to raise issues affecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir and will support the Government wherever its voice can contribute to secure the Constitutional rights of the people of J&K.
This commitment emerged during a party meeting convened under the leadership of its president and former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti.
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A spokesperson of the PDP said the meeting focused on reviewing the party’s performance in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and strategizing future actions. He said that the principles and ideas on which the PDP was founded remain highly relevant.
“At the core of our mission is dialogue, and the current pervasive situation demands addressing the root cause. Regardless of electoral outcomes, the PDP has an essential role to play. We will continue raising issues concerning the people and extend support to the Government wherever our voice can contribute to securing the Constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
The PDP spokesperson stated that the party will draft detailed proposals to strengthen its grassroots presence and reconnect with the public. The party aims to highlight its achievements and reaffirm itself as a viable democratic alternative.
He further noted that the PDP is willing to support any party that shares its mission of safeguarding public rights. “Despite sustained assaults on the PDP, including a mass exodus of leaders, MLAs, and MLCs, this election has demonstrated that the PDP is here to stay. We are committed to rebuilding, addressing our weaknesses from the recent polls, and expanding our worker base to ensure effective voter mobilization in future elections.”
The party stressed that it is preparing for the upcoming Municipal, Panchayat, and District Development Council (DDC) elections with renewed vigour. “Our well-structured grassroots network will be activated in line with the political vision of our founder, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed,” the spokesperson said.
The PDP also highlighted the potential of its younger members, many of whom have left established careers to join politics. “These young talents are crucial to the party’s future, and their political skills will be honed under the guidance of senior leaders,” the spokesperson added.
Recently elected MLAs Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Waheed ur Rehman Para, Rafeeq Ahmed Naik, and all contesting candidates in recent elections attended the meeting.