Several political activists from Lolab join AP

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 7: Several prominent social and political personalities from the Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district joined Apni Party today in presence of the party president, Altaf Bukhari.
The joinees included Rafi Ahmad Shah Sogami, the former Chairman of the Notified Area Committee (NAC) in Kupwara. He was also an executive member of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). Besides Sogami, the new entrants included Advocate Masrat Mohammad and Abdul Rehman Khwaja, all from Lolab area.
They formally joined the Party during an event organised at the party office in Srinagar today. The prominent party leaders present on the occasion included the party’s Provincial President, Manjit Singh, spokesperson Muntazir Mohiuddin, Provincial secretary Abdul Rahim Wani and others.
Bukhari warmly welcomed the new entrants and expressed his hope that their joining would further strengthen the party in Lolab Kupwara.
“It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Apni Party fold. I am confident that your joining will enhance the party’s influence in your area. I assure you that this party will provide a proper platform for you to better serve your people,” he added.