Applauds Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to embrace democracy
STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Friday, said a wave of change is apparent in terms of people placing their trust in the democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that the “a significant number of voter turnouts in the Lok Sabha polls in the Srinagar constituency indicates that people have realised how powerful their vote is.”
The Apni Party president made these remarks on Friday while addressing a public rally in Yaripora of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
On this occasion, prominent political and social activists Engineer Mohammad Aaqib Dar, and Abdul Rehman Bhat joined Apni Party along with their associates. Bukhari gave a warm welcome to the new entrants into the party fold.
Bukhari expressed hope that people will reject the traditional parties through the power of their vote in the ongoing parliamentary elections.
He said, “I can assure you that a wave of change is apparent in Jammu and Kashmir, and I am sure people will put an end to the dynastic politics here through the power of their vote.”
“I request people to break the chains and rid themselves of the decades-long exploitation by the traditional political parties,” he added.
He urged people to vote for Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, Apni Party’s candidate for the LS polls in Rajouri-Anantnag constituency.
He said, “I assure you that Apni Party will never disappoint you or let you down. We have a clear vision and roadmap to ensure prosperity and the well-being of the people in J&K. If you elect Zaffar Sahib, he will represent people’s sentiments in the parliament.” “Also, we have to ensure that statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir, and draconian laws are revoked here. I request you to strengthen the Apni Party to enable it to implement its pro-people agenda,” he said.