‘Apni Party will not disappoint electorate’
Excelsior Correspondent
SOPORE, Sept 3: Apni Party president and former Minister Altaf Bukhari today claimed that his party will not disappoint electorate on account of overall development and prosperity in the Jammu and Kashmir, if it comes to power.
Addressing a large public rally in Warpora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore today Bukhari made a fervent appeal to the people to support Apni Party for the better future of their children, peace, prosperity and development in the Jammu and Kashmir.
“We all know that the people in Sopore chose to remain disconnected from mainstream political parties for the last three decades, aligning themselves with a specific ideology. However, I pose a question: What tangible benefits have this isolation brought to the people in this region, apart from bringing misery and bloodshed?” Bukhari asked.
Urging people not to remain excluded from the governance system and the democratic process any longer, he said, “The reality is that a prolonged period of violence and instability has brought only suffering and deprivation to the people here. Look at how this region suffers due to basic infrastructure deficits and a lack of development. We cannot deny the fact that to secure our civic rights and a fair share of development, we must be part of the system. By remaining outside the governance system, you are depriving yourself of a say in the democratic process,” Bukhari added.
Sharing his political views candidly, Bukhari said, “I do not mince words when I say that Jammu and Kashmir is destined to be a part of India, as chosen by the leadership in 1947. I say this even though New Delhi has, time and again, at times, caused emotional distress and hurt our sentiments. But I believe that the solutions to our problems will also come from New Delhi, not from elsewhere,” he maintained.
“Unfortunately, New Delhi has always promoted and endorsed dynastic leadership here, even during the 1987 elections, when those who were leading the movement here tried to bring about change through the ballot box. Eventually, we witnessed a long phase of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. I hope Delhi has realized that tampering with the public mandate was not the right thing to do,” he added.
Bukhari appealed to the people in Sopore to give Apni Party a fair chance in the upcoming elections. ” I promise you that Apni Party will not disappoint you, if you entrust us with your mandate to serve you,” Bukhari assured.
Party’s senior leaders- Dilawar Mir, Javaid Hassan Baigh, Rafi Ahmad Mir, Yawar Mir, GM War and others also spoke on the occasion.
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