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| Srinagar needs to be developed into attractive destination for investments: Bukhari | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Dec 15: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday described truthful politics, transparency and accountability as the cardinal principles that steer the functioning of his Party across Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing the Party’s first one-day convention held at Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar, Bukhari observed that the Srinagar city was always neglected by the successive governments particularly those who have ruled J&K for decades.
Bukhari reached the Sher-e-Kashmir Park, where hundreds of his supporters representing a cross section of the society besides his party workers from different parts of the city were waiting for his reception since morning.
He was flanked by Party’s senior vice president Ghulam Hassan Mir, vice president Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, general secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir, party senior leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir, Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir, state secretary and district president Budgam Muntazir Mohi-u-Din, media advisor Farooq Andrabi, spokesman Javid Hassan Beig, provincial secretary Abdul Rashid Haroon, provincial vice president Jagmohan Singh Raina, district president Srinagar Noor Mohammad Sheikh, party leader and Mayor SMC Junaid Mattu.
He said the presence of these representatives’ of trade and commerce bodies on a volunteer basis means that they repose their trust and confidence in the developmental agenda proposed by the Apni Party.
He said that Srinagar city faces extreme economic disparity as compared to cities in the rest of the country.
“Besides, lagging behind in other developmental parameters, Srinagar city is facing extreme unemployment.
Our small and big traders, hoteliers, houseboat owners, shopkeepers, artisans, shikara walas, street vendors and tour and travel operators are facing the brunt of official apathy which needs to be looked into,” .
Bukhari added. The Apni Party President averred that the Srinagar city should not only become a Smart City but an attractive destination which motivates people for huge investments.
Explaining the party’s political agenda that besides other issues encompasses the demand for restoration of Statehood; Bukhari observed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were completely disempowered when their State was converted into a union territory.
“This was a black day for all of us. So the Apni Party stands committed to strive for empowerment of people through restoration of Statehood,” he remarked.
He said that the political parties of J&K who used to coin and sell dreams like Autonomy, Self Rule, Dual Currency, Special Economic Zones, Joint Legislative Assembly and Achievable Nationhood have now forged an alliance to make themselves relevant among people.
Addressing the convention, senior vice president of Apni Party Ghulam Hassan Mir said that Apni Party believes in inclusive politics and it will surely represent the aspirations of all stakeholders and sections of the society at all forums available to it. |
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