Want to create a credible political alternative: Junaid Mattu

Srinagar, Sep 08: Former  Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azeem Mattu today said  he  wants to create a credible  political alternative in Kashmir.

He was  addressing a press conference along with former  Deputy Mayor Sheikh Mohammad Imran here. "Our aim is to create a credible alternative forKashmir, despite the obstacles. We face a system where established parties and biases shape outcomes.

Even with setbacks, our commitment remains to challenge the status quo and provide genuine representation, rather than becoming a mere extension of existing political dynasties," Mattu said.

He said he had  no need to come into politics. “ But I came into politics with a vision and dream to serve the people. I had studied in America. Everyday there is a struggle for me  and my family. I  felt Omar Abdullah sahib is a young leader young leader, who would do something for people. But he  promoted dynastic politics,” former Mayor said.

Mattu said that  he joined People’s Conference as its President Sajad Lone talks about revolutionary politics. “ But Sajad sahib joined PAGD and left after six months. We have been critics of NC ‘s policies. Then I joined Altaf Bukhari sahib’s Apni party. Bukhari sahib said his party will do  the politics of truth and which  is against the deceitful politics of Congress, PDP and BJP. But later he said Congrress and BJP are similar,” he said.