STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday emphasized the importance of unity and outreach to the public.
Addressing party workers’ convention in Sunderbani, Rajouri, Azad underscored the need to ensure victory in both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
Concluding his five-day tour of Rajouri and Poonch, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response received during public meetings, citing people’s trust in the party’s track record of governance at both the state and national levels.
Azad pledged to redouble efforts if elected, reaffirming DPAP’s commitment to serving all communities, irrespective of religion or caste.
Azad said, despite being approached by different political parties with offers for a Rajya Sabha seat, he made the conscious decision to prioritize serving his constituents and returned to his homeland.
Azad articulated a comprehensive vision for development, promising to prioritize the establishment of colleges, the improvement of roads and healthcare infrastructure, and the creation of job opportunities.
He also emphasized that his party took a stand against the land eviction order, advocating fiercely for the rights of the affected communities.
He said he personally met the Lieutenant Governor and the Home Minister and ultimately the bulldozers were halted. “Only I fought against revocation of Article 370 in Parliament”, he said and contrasted his vocal opposition with the silence of other political entities. Azad emphasized the importance of electing leaders based on their track record of tangible accomplishments and their commitment to future progress, rather than engaging in religious politics. Among others present in the meeting included Vice Chairman GM Saroori, General Secretary RS Chib, Provincial President Jugal Kishore Sharma, General Secretary Anita Thakur, Chief spokesperson Salman Nizami, State Secretary Sunita Arora, State Secretary Riyaz Naz, Ex BDC Arun Sharma, Brinder Pratap Singh Youth President and others.