Continuing its reachout, Apni Party holds workers' convention in Kulgam

Srinagar, Jul 20: Former legislator and Chairman of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee of the Apni Party, Mohammad Dilawar Mir, said on Sunday that Apni Party is committed to freeing the people of Jammu and Kashmir from the traditional politics of falsehood and deceit. He emphasised that the Apni Party's agenda is deeply rooted in the politics of truthfulness and the personal integrity of its leaders.

Mir made these remarks while addressing party workers’ convention in south Kashmir’s Kulgam. The event was attended by a large number of leaders and senior workers from across the district. This convention was part of a series of events currently being held by the party across various districts in the Valley to establish a closer connection with grassroots workers and the masses.

Addressing the gathering, Mir said, “Apni Party was founded with a clear aim: to protect the rights of the people and work for their well-being and prosperity. The party came into existence in March 2020, during a period of extreme turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir, following the revocation of its special status and statehood. At that time, thousands of people were behind bars. The entire region was under lockdown, businesses were shut down, and roads and highways were blocked.”

Dilawar Mir said that “the leadership of the Apni Party has made a conscious and deliberate decision that, unlike traditional parties, we would not engage in the politics of falsehood and deceit. This principled stand is one of the reasons we lost elections — because we chose to speak the truth to the people rather than make false and unrealistic promises, as other political parties have done. A defamation campaign was launched against the Apni Party, yet we stand here today exonerated, while those who levelled baseless allegations against us have been exposed before the public for the false promises they made.”

Speaking on the occasion, the party’s General Secretary, Rafi Ahmad Mir, accused traditional political parties of misleading the people with emotional sloganeering and false promises. He said, “These parties and their leaders have always misled people for their own political benefit.”

Party’s Additional General Secretary Hilal Ahmad Shah said Apni Party will always stand with the people and continue to fight for their rights. Party’s Chief Coordinator and District President of Kulgam Abdul Majid Padder, while addressing the convention, said that the administration has failed to address public issues and grievances.

Party’s Provincial President, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, while addressing the convention, urged the workers to “enhance their political and public outreach activities.” He said, “The party is currently holding conventions across various districts in the Valley. Once this process is complete, we will begin constituency-wise outreach activities. These events are aimed at staying closely connected with both our workers and the people.”