Early Times Report
Kathua, Mar 25: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat Arshad Malik today filed his nomination papers in the presence of large number of his supporters and party workers.
Senior leaders Hussain Ali Waffa, Mehboob Iqbal, Kirti Verma, Pritam Kotwal, Retd Maj Gen R S Jamwal were present at the time of filing of nomination. Malik was taken a big process before filing the nomination papers.
Addressing his supporters and party workers, Arshad Malik said that PDP is contesting Parliamentary elections with an aim to change destiny of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that on-going Lok Sabha elections is an opportunity before the people to take one step forward towards movement of change.
He said that PDP has carved out a path of development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir so it is need of hour to strengthen his party for establishing lasting peace and accelerating developmental activities in the State.
Highlighting achievements of the three year tenure of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, he asked the people to compare tenure of PDP led government with the successive regimes of National Conference in the State. "Only PDP leadership has the vision to solve problems of people", he said and pointed out it was only during the regime of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed that equal treatment was given to all regions and sub-regions.
He said that PDP has pioneered a political and economic agenda to fulfill wishes and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "Establishing sustainable peace and to consolidate reconciliation process is on the top of the party's agenda", he said and expressed satisfaction that during a short period of just three years, PDP, through its visionary policies, has established peace with dignity and honour.
He said that PDP is movement to change destiny of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said over-whelming support party has getting is a clear indication that there is a realisation among the people that only PDP has the agenda to address their wishes and aspirations.
Senior leaders of PDP were present on the occasion. They include Ex MLC Ved Mahajan, Guru Prasad Verma, Th Suram Singh, Rajender Manhas, Surender Singh, Ganga Prasad, Rakesh Kumar Babli, Anil Andotra, Vinod Gupta, Nek Mohamad, and several other prominent leaders. |
