Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Oct 14: Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali, the BJP candidate from Budhal Assembly constituency who contested in the recent elections, addressed an impressive gathering of supporters at Dak Bunglow, here today and demanded separate Union Territory status for Rajouri-Poonch.
In his address, he criticized the National Conference and other regional parties for their prolonged neglect of Rajouri-Poonch over the past seven decades. “These political parties have ignored the developmental needs of our region, especially in promoting tourism, which has immense potential in Rajouri-Poonch,” he stated.
Highlighting the ongoing marginalization of Rajouri-Poonch by Kashmir-based political parties, he urged the people to stand united in demanding Union Territory (UT) status for Rajouri-Poonch. “Our region has been used as a vote bank for far too long by regional parties. It’s time for the people of Rajouri-Poonch to take a stand and push for UT status to secure our rightful development,” he added.
Chowdhary Zulfikar also called upon the NC to fulfill the promises made during the election campaign, including providing free electricity, free ration, free gas cylinders, and creating one lakh jobs per year. “It is their responsibility now to deliver on these promises made to the people,” he remarked.
Despite losing to Javid Iqbal Chowdhary of the National Conference (NC), Chowdhary Zulfikar expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the voters of Budhal for their overwhelming support.
“I sincerely thank the people of Budhal Assembly constituency for their faith in me and for casting their votes in my favor. Your support means a lot and I remain committed to serving the region,” said Chowdhary Zulfikar.
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