In major reachout, Apni Party holds workers’ convention in Budgam
Srinagar, Jul 17: Continuing its district-wise outreach to connect with grassroots workers and the masses, Apni Party on Thursday held a workers’ convention in central Kashmir’s Budgam. The event attracted a large number of party leaders and workers from across the district.
Addressing the occasion, party’s Senior Vice President, Ghulam Hassan Mir, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “initiate a dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in order to understand their grievances and address the issues and problems they are facing.”
He added, “People here are ready and willing to move forward on the path of peace and harmony, and they need to be responded to positively. The trust deficit between Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre needs to be addressed, and the Prime Minister himself must take the initiative in this regard.”
Taking a dig at the NC, Mir accused it for deceiving people through fake promises during the elections. He said, “They (the ruling party) boasted that after winning the elections, they would get Article 370 and statehood restored. This promise was a blatant lie, simply because even after winning the elections, it is not within the party’s authority to restore these things. That is why I am saying they deceived people with fake promises.”
He further said, “The alliance called PAGD was also a deception. At the time, the parties affiliated with it claimed that PAGD would fight for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A. What happened to this alliance? It was created solely to mislead people and secure their votes.”
He expressed his concern that “poor and marginalised people, who used to receive monthly assistance from the Social Welfare Department, are now running from pillar to post for the same — despite the fact that we now have an elected government in place.”
Party’s Vice President Javaid Mustafa Mir expressed his grave concern over the lack of accountability in system under the present government. He said, “When people complain about something or make demands, they are told that the elected government does not have the necessary powers. On the other hand, the Lieutenant Governor has clarified that he holds only those powers he is entitled to under the law, and the rest lie with the elected government. As a result, people are confused.”
Party’s General Secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir, urged workers to get organised and active in order to make the party strenghtn further. He said, “In these challenging times, we must shoulder our responsibilities and stand with the people. They are grappling with a range of issues and are deeply concerned about the future of their children, given the growing unemployment in the region.”
Speaking on the occasion, the party’s Provincial President, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, blamed the government for failing to provide good governance to the people.
The party’s Chief Spokesperson and state secretary, Muntazir Mohiuddin, while addressing the gathering, urged people not to fall prey once again to the fake promises and emotional sloganeering of traditional political parties when they come seeking votes in the upcoming elections. President of the Youth Wing, Yawar Mir, while addressing the gathering, urged the people of Budgam to encourage their youth to come forward and become their representatives.
