STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday vehemently denounced National Conference leaders, asserting his commitment to serving the people without seeking favors from any quarters.
Addressing public meetings at Brein, Nishat and Ganderbal, he emphasized his commitment to the welfare of the people, devoid of exploiting them for electoral gains.
Referring to accusations of affiliation with BJP, Chairman DPAP pointedly remarked that those who hurl such accusations should introspect, as they themselves have a history of association with the BJP. He urged them to scrutinize their own backgrounds, highlighting their past alliances with BJP while paradoxically claiming to be its critics.
Azad questioned the track record of NC leaders in Ganderbal, noting the district’s rejection of their leadership.
Despite being entrusted with the responsibility, they failed to deliver tangible benefits to the people, he said and lamented their propensity for empty promises and slogans, contrasting their rhetoric with the stark reality of their inaction.
Azad said: ‘It was me who gave district status to Ganderbal; NC leaders only fooled people with the slogans of autonomy.’
He further said: ‘I swear on God I have not taken any favor from the present government, neither money. In fact, I didn’t do any scam and looted people. My track record is clear; no one can accuse me of corruption or any other wrongdoing. I work on merit, and if people support me, I will show them results in just six months.’
He outlined his agenda, stating: “We have to build more colleges, schools, universities, and roads, even more districts. This is my only agenda”. He expressed dismay at the lack of tangible development on the ground by parties that have historically exploited the people.
Azad urged the people to reject such parties and instead vote for those committed to genuine progress and development. He lamented the absence of development initiatives undertaken by these parties. He recounted the overwhelming response he has received, noting its uniqueness compared to his experience in Congress.
He highlighted his efforts to reach out to areas like downtown, Eidgah, Nishat, and Ganderbal, which have long been neglected.
He pointed out the decline of once-strongholds of certain parties, attributing it to their failure to deliver on promises and serve the people effectively.
Azad criticised the misuse of draconian laws like the Public Safety Act (PSA) by certain parties, highlighting their track record of injustice and oppression.
He urged the people to reject such practices and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that no innocent individual is unfairly treated or detained without proper evidence.
Expressing concern over the plight of highly educated yet unemployed youth, he vowed to prioritize job creation for locals to prevent them from facing stiff competition from candidates outside the region.
He affirmed his commitment to ensuring that opportunities for progress and prosperity are accessible to all, particularly the youth.
Among others present on the occasion were Amir Bhatt Lok Sabha candidate, Salman Nizami Chief Spokesperson, Peer Bilal Zonal President, Jin Kaiser Distt President Ganderbal.
