People want me in J&K for development instead of being in Parliament: Azad

Srinagar, Apr 25:  Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that people want him in Jammu and Kashmir for development instead of being in Parliament.

He, however, added that his party candidates, if elected, will raise public issues in Parliament the way he did. Azad urged the public to be vigilant against misleading slogans and false promises.

According to a press release the DPAP Chairman was addressing the public at the road show in Dooru, Anantnag. He questioned the silence of MPs from regional parties in Parliament, particularly regarding the matter of Article 370.

He said, ''Almost all the MPs of two political parties from Kashmir remained silent on Article 370. It was me who stood in parliament and fought for it. While others remained silent, they only exploited people, misled them. They were mum in parliament. I raised almost all major issues in parliament, be it Article 370, CAA NRC, or the lynching of innocents. You have tested those parties, give a chance to my candidate, Adv Saleem Parray; he will raise your issues the way I did."

Azad reiterated his commitment to development as the cornerstone of his political agenda. With five decades of dedicated service to the nation, he emphasized the unassailable integrity that has characterised his political journey. In his own words, he asserted, "In my 50 years of politics, no one can question my integrity. I have never taken a single penny from anyone for doing their work."

Furthermore, he outlined his vision to empower the youth and catalyze the development of Jammu and Kashmir through tangible initiatives. Azad added that his vision encompasses the establishment of more colleges, roads, schools, universities, and hospitals, aiming to uplift communities and foster progress across the region.

"I do not engage in personal attacks or abusive rhetoric," he affirmed, highlighting his commitment to constructive dialogue and civility in political discourse. Reflecting on the pressing challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir, Azad disclosed that while his party leaders had proposed his candidacy in parliamentary elections, his conscience led him to a different decision.