SRINAGAR: DPAP Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Thursday said that the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A occurred due to leaders who raised separatist slogans, resulting in the loss of special status and other privileges.
Addressing a large public rally in Mandi town, Poonch, Azad asserted that he was the sole voice defending the abrogation in Parliament, emphasising the need for communal harmony and rejecting divisive politics. He highlighted his achievements in infrastructure development and pledged to revive the Roshni Scheme, urging support from all communities for inclusive growth.
“From the past some time, some political parties and leaders are creating difference between Paharis, Gujjars and Bakarwals. They are creating wedge among these people for their vested political interests. The people should not fall into their trap and live peacefully, maintaining age old communal harmony and brotherhood. I am deadly against the politics of religion and region,” Azad said.
“I don’t want that any mother loose her son, any sister loose her brother, husband of any lady get martyred as we have lost many lives in past especially on borders. The people must live in peace and take part in development of the region,” he added.
He added, “I constructed hospitals, universities, roads and many buildings, gave boost to tourism in Poonch and other parts of JK, gave lands to landless people. I will revive Roshni Scheme for which I need support of every Pahari, Gujjar, Kashmiri, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian as our developmental work will be for all communities and our candidates will contest elections on all seats of Parliament and Assembly constituencies.”
Azad criticized other political parties for misleading the public through divisive strategies that have resulted in the fragmentation of communities.
Former CM reiterated the importance of maintaining solidarity as a singular community, urging people not to succumb to the influences of divisive politics propagated by certain parties. He reaffirmed his mission to uplift the underprivileged, outlining plans to establish more schools, colleges, roads, and districts to enhance the overall socio-economic landscape of the region.
He urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to channel their energies into positive endeavors that contribute to the betterment of society. He stressed the importance of constructive engagement and community involvement as vital components in fostering a culture of peace, harmony, and progress.
Azad emphasized his party’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially concerning Article 370 and land eviction orders. He expressed disappointment at the lack of vocal opposition from other party leaders regarding Article 370, highlighting DPAP’s efforts to combat land eviction orders and protect the land rights of the citizens.
He assured the public of DPAP’s continued commitment to prioritising the preservation of land rights and the implementation of job opportunities if elected.
