Azad for unity among Pahari, Gujjar Communities; slams NC, PDP for deceiving people
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday emphasized the crucial need for unity among the Pahari and Gujjar communities.
Addressing a public meeting in Mendhar, he urged both the communities to stand together and resist any attempts by political parties to sow division among them.
He stressed that maintaining unity is essential for the progress and development of the region.
Azad greeted the Pahari community for getting the ST status and emphasized that this quota to Gujjar Community should remain intact and not be tampered with, as it is vital for the empowerment and socio-economic upliftment of the Gujjar community.
He cautioned against divisive tactics employed by other political parties and called for a steadfast focus on addressing public issues.
He criticized the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their opportunistic alliances and power-hungry politics.
Azad pointed out the instances where NC and PDP collaborated with the BJP to gain power.
He highlighted that while he was not made a Member of Parliament or a Minister by the BJP, leaders like Omar Abdullah held ministerial positions in previous BJP-led governments.
Azad accused both NC and PDP of prioritizing power over the interests of the people. He warned of potential future alliances between NC and BJP, citing their power-hungry motives. He reiterated his commitment to fostering development, peace, and prosperity. He also highlighted the importance of bringing back schemes like the Roshni Scheme to address issues of land ownership and to combat corruption effectively. Azad pledged to work tirelessly to eradicate corruption and promote transparency in governance. He affirmed that his focus remains on improving the socio-economic landscape of the region and creating opportunities for all.
Among others present in the meeting were Vice Chairman GM Saroori, General secretary RS Chib, General Secretary Anita Thakur, Chief Spokesperson, Spokesperson Ch Imran Zafar, State Secretary Riyaz Naz, Adv Masood Choudhary WC Member, Salman Nizami, State Secretary Sunita Arora, Zonal President Zahid Malik, Ishfaq Mirza and others.
