Apni Party reiterates its unity appeal to all parties

Srinagar, July 24: Apni Party, on Wednesday, reiterated its recent appeal to all the political parties for the protection of J&K’s rights.

According to a press noteApni Party held a crucial meeting today at its headquarters in Srinagar to discuss the current political scenario. “During the meeting, the party leaders expressed their deep concern about the disempowerment of Jammu and Kashmir due to various initiatives by the central government. The participants decided that the party must reiterate its recent call for unity among all political parties to protect the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the press note said.

Pertinently, Apni Party recently issued an appeal to all parties, emphasising the need to collectively advocate for the restoration of J&K’s constitutional rights including the statehood with all the powers it held before August 5, 2019. “In today’s meeting, the party leaders expressed its deep concern yet again over the recent amendments to the J&K Reorganization Act by the central government. These amendments have increased the LG’s powers in Jammu and Kashmir. Apni Party is apprehensive that enhancing the LG’s powers will eventually weaken the State, diminish the Assembly’s authority, and undermine the elected government in the future,” the press note said.