NC is power hungry, they can go with any party
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday stressed the crucial need to bolster grassroots efforts in anticipation of upcoming elections, asserting that if elected his government’s top priority would be the welfare of poor and underprivileged.
Addressing a gathering of party workers in Nagrota, Azad commended the tireless dedication of workers in expanding the party’s presence across every corner of the Jammu and Kashmir within a span of just one and half years.
Azad stressed the significance of ensuring victory in all Lok Sabha and assembly seats in the upcoming elections. He underscored the pivotal role of grassroots mobilization in securing electoral triumphs and advancing the party’s agenda. “As we prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections, it is imperative that we intensify our grassroots efforts to secure victory”, he added. Azad emphasized that his government had sanctioned numerous development projects aimed at enhancing education, healthcare, infrastructure, and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Azad highlighted key accomplishments, including the sanctioning of degree colleges, medical colleges, universities, schools, roads, bridges, yatri niwas, haj house, and various other vital projects.
Meanwhile, Azad attacked National Conference and denounced its history of political opportunism and power-seeking tactics.
He accused the NC of prioritizing their hunger for power over the interests of the people of J&K.
Azad pointed out that the NC had previously formed alliances with the BJP, despite ideological differences, and remained silent on critical issues such as the revocation of Article 370.
“I was aware of their talks with BJP in 2014”, he added.
He emphasized that it was he who spoke out against the revocation of Article 370, demonstrating a commitment to defending the rights of the people of J&K.
“It is regrettable that the NC has consistently put their thirst for power above the welfare of the people,” Azad said, adding , “Even after the revocation of Article 370, they are willing to beg the BJP for alliance partnerships, further exposing their opportunistic nature.”
Azad reaffirmed his dedication to working for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing his commitment to honesty and integrity in leadership.
He reiterated his stance against misleading the public and underscored his focus on addressing the real issues facing the region.
Azad urged DPAP workers to actively communicate these achievements to the public, emphasizing their role in highlighting the positive impact of government initiatives on communities across J&K.
Among others who were present in the meeting were Vice chairman GM Saroori, General secretary RS Chib, Anita Thakur, Provincial president Jugal Kishore Sharma, General secretary Vinod Mishra, Chief, spokesperson Salman Nizami, state secretary Sunita Arora , Mohinder Sharma Distt Sr Vice President, state secretary Riyaz Naz, State Zonal president Choudhary Gharu Ram, Shafiq Shabnam, Zonal president PR Manhas, District president Gourav Chopra, Ashok Bhagat, Sobat Ali, Prabha Salathia, Anoop Khajuria, Minority Cell Kirtan Singh, Fatima Farooq, Farooq Ahmed Shakri, Zonal Genral Secretary Suraj Prakash, Kulwant Singh Chib, Ranjeet Kour, Rajinder Singh Pinky, Ashutosh Raina, Kamalpreet Singh, Sanjay Dhar, Sheikh Zafarullah and others.