Former KCCI president Sheikh Ashiq joins AIP

Srinagar, Aug 31: Former Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) president Sheikh Ashiq on Saturday joined Er Rashid’s Awami Itihad Party (AIP) in Srinagar.

Upon his entry into the politics of Jammu & Kashmir, Sheikh Ashiq vowed to fight for the rights of J&K, and its people.

The joining ceremony was attended by several political leaders and businessman which includes General Secretary of High Court Bar Association Advocate G N Shaheen.

Speaking at the occasion, Ashiq said that he believes that AIP is the only party that can restore the dignity and respect of people of Jammu and Kashmir. “I have joined politics and I firmly believe that AIP is the apt platform to serve the people in tough times,” he said.

“Our manifesto is to bring back honour, respect, dignity and trust of people of Jammu and Kashmir, and we will work on it vigorously,” he said.

He said incarcerated MP and AIP chief Er Rashid deserves people’s support, and added, “The party will try utmost to make Kashmir jail-free”.

“This is not the case of Er Rashid only. There are numerous cases that need to be addressed. We will try our best to make in Kashmir a jail-free atmosphere,” Ashiq said.

AIP leaders present on the occasion welcomed Ashiq in the party fold and said the joining will give new impetus to the party and make it strong in Kashmir.