Azad pledges to enact law ensuring jobs, land protection in J&K if elected to power

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SRINAGAR: Chairman, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday reaffirmed his party’s commitment to protecting land and job rights besides ensuring the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, if elected to power.
Addressing a public meeting at Abhama, in Rajpora Pulwama, Azad underscored the critical need to create employment opportunities for local residents in various projects in J&K.
He reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the region’s economy by boosting the tourism and horticulture sectors, thereby fostering sustainable growth and development.
Azad advocated for the uninterrupted transportation of fruits by declaring trucks carrying fruit as emergency vehicles, thereby ensuring seamless logistics operations with no halts along the route.
Referring to his tenure as Chief Minister, Azad recalled the efforts made in sanctioning numerous tourism and developmental projects for the betterment of the community. However, he expressed disappointment over the withdrawal of support from the alliance party, citing insecurity stemming from his work.
He pledged to serve the people and fulfilling the vision he had set out to achieve during his tenure as Chief Minister .
Azad said that despite facing challenges and setbacks, he remained resolute in his belief that completing these projects was imperative for the progress and prosperity of the region.
He highlighted his party’s pivotal role in leading the ground-level fight against land eviction orders, which compelled the government to halt the bulldozers.
Azad announced his party’s commitment to reinstating the Roshni Scheme and providing free electricity for the underprivileged in Jammu and Kashmir.
Azad emphasized the importance of these initiatives in addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by the people of the region.
The Roshni Scheme, aimed at providing legal ownership rights to occupants of state land, had previously empowered numerous families by granting them ownership of land they had occupied for years, he added.
Azad underscored the significance of reinstating this scheme to continue supporting vulnerable communities and ensuring their security and stability. Additionally, he pledged to provide free electricity to economically disadvantaged households in J&K.
“This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens and improve the quality of life for those in need, further promoting social welfare and inclusivity”,Azad said and reiterated his party’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the interests and well-being of the people of J&K.
By reinstating the Roshni Scheme and providing free electricity, his party aims to foster greater equity, prosperity, and empowerment across the region, he said
Azad reiterated his unwavering commitment to the mission of development and progress in J&K.
Emphasizing his commitment to the socio-economic advancement of the region, he outlined his vision for fostering growth and prosperity for all residents of J&K.
He said the focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and social welfare programmes reflects his steadfast desire to improving the lives of residents across the region.
Among others present on the occasion included Salman Nizami Chief Spokesperson, Ad Qayoom Dar Sr Vice President South Zone, Mushtaq Khanday Distt President, Peer Bilal Zonal President, Ashiq Khanday, Javid Hakim and others.