Regional politicians have to be held accountable for their involvement in killings of innocent people: Bukhari

‘We will ensure they face justice’

STATE TIMES NEWS

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Friday, said that Apni Party, when it comes in power, will hold regional parties and their leaders accountable for their involvement in the killings of innocent people in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Apni Party’s government will ensure that these ruthless leaders face the full force of justice.
He made these remarks while addressing a public rally in the Mujgund area of the Batamallo constituency. This public rally was a part of the party’s ongoing poll campaign for the LS elections.
People, men and women, thronged the rally venue despite the rain. They gave a rousing reception to Bukhari and his accompanying leaders upon their arrival at the venue.
Addressing the rally, Bukhari appealed to people to vote for the party’s candidate Mohammad Ashraf Mir in the Lok Sabha elections in Srinagar constituency.
He said, “I urge you to support the Apni Party and ensure Ashraf’s victory so that, unlike former MPs, he can truly represent the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in parliament. I assure you that if you give your mandate to Apni Party, it will not disappoint you.”
Lashing out at the traditional political parties and their leaders, Bukhari pledged that “when Apni Party comes to power, it will ensure that the parties and leaders involved in fake encounters face the full force of justice.” He was referring to the recent revelations by the Union Home Minister, who revealed that NC, PDP, and Congress have been involved in killings in fake encounters in the past. He said, “None other than the country’s Home Minister has revealed that these parties have been responsible for killings in fake encounters in the past. I promise you that if the Apni Party receives the public mandate, it will ensure justice. Nobody will be spared. We will unearth the facts and hold accountable those involved in such gruesome crimes.”
Bukhari said that the Apni Party has a clear vision for a brighter future of Jammu and Kashmir. He said, “We have both the will and the potential to elevate Jammu and Kashmir to new heights of prosperity and development. The Apni Party will ensure the political and economic empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. We will get J&K’s statehood restored; we will ensure our imprisoned youth are returned to their families; we will create employment opportunities here to secure the future of our younger generation. I assure you that, unlike traditional parties, our focus will be on fostering peace, prosperity, and well-being for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” Speaking on the occasion, party’s Senior Vice President, Ghulam Hassan Mir extended his gratitude to the people for participating in Apni Party’s rallies in large numbers.
He said, “Congress hollowed out Article 370 over the decades, and the BJP revoked it once and for all; both are two faces of the same coin when it comes to Article 370.”
Mir assured that the Apni Party will ensure the political and economic empowerment of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as a dignified life for its youth.