Will restore jobs, land rights taken away by current govt: Azad

Srinagar, May 20: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that if elected to power his party will restore jobs and land rights of J&K taken away by current government.

He was addressing a roadshow in Anantnag. Azad emphasised the growing discontent among the people due to these critical issues. He pointed out the severe impact of job loss on the community, highlighting that many families are struggling to secure a stable future for their children. "Today, if a father takes a loan to ensure proper education for his child, he finds himself without a job. And even if he manages to get one, he has to compete with candidates from other states. This situation is fueling the rise in unemployment, and it’s concerning that no one is addressing this issue," said Azad.

He assured them that under his leadership, the DPAP would prioritise job creation and the restoration of land rights, aiming to bring stability and prosperity back to the region. Azad further stated that his primary focus is on development, contrasting the DPAP’s goals with the actions of other parties. “Other parties have only fooled people with false promises. They did not speak up in parliament when the current government revoked Article 370 and statehood. Their MPs were silent, and today they have not repeated those MPs because they know they couldn’t represent the people’s interests in parliament,” Azad said. He expressed deep concern over the rising drug problem among the youth, criticising regional parties for their exploitation. He assured that his party is committed to ending unemployment and reinstating the Roshni Scheme, which primarily benefited the poor.

Azad emphasised that the mountains and land of Jammu and Kashmir belong to its people, affirming their inherent right to these resources. He reminded the public that when the current government attempted to evict residents through a land eviction order, it was his party that took a stand and successfully halted the process.