PDP responsible for bringing BJP to J&K: Mian Altaf

Kangan, Sep 23: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Monday said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was responsible for bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to Jammu and Kashmir.

Leading NC’s roadshow in Kangan where he was campaigning for party candidate for the assembly constituency and his son, Mehar Ali, he hit out at PDP and said that the party was responsible for bringing BJP in J&K that later broke the State into two Union Territories and scrapped Article 370.

Altaf said that after bringing the BJP to power, PDP ensured that the changes were made either after the delimitation process or the reorganisation of J&K.

Addressing the supporters at Gund, he said that the people of Kangan had always supported him and his party and urged them to give their vote this time to the NC candidate and his son, Mehar Ali.

Thousands of supporters attended the NC’s road show, which stretched from Watlar to Gagengar.

Altaf highlighted the work done during his tenure as a minister and MLA Kangan.

He said that one of the major projects that benefitted the people of Kangan was the Z-Morh Tunnel.

Altaf said that it was due to his efforts that the tunnel was sanctioned.

“I ensured that this tunnel is constructed. The tunnel will provide employment opportunities to locals and ensure round-the-year connectivity to the health resort of Sonamarg as half of the local population is dependent upon the tourism sector,” he said.

Altaf said that several roads, hospitals, bridges, and other development works were done during his tenure as an MLA.

NC candidate Mehar Ali also addressed the gathering on the occasion and sought votes in his favour.