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Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 18: Even as the Democratic Progressive Azad Party on May 17 asked its leaders and spokespersons not to speak to the media on any “sensitive or controversial issue” without the permission of General Secretary Incharge of Media and Chief Spokesperson, all is not well in the DPAP.
As per the circular issued by veteran politician and party chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad, “no leader, spokesperson or any individual of DPAP shall speak against or disrespect the sentiments of SC/ST or any other caste, region or religion as well as against any social or political organisation.”
Ironically even the spokespersons are not allowed to speak.
The circular added “that during the past few years political scenario and thinking at national and state levels has totally changed and the mutual respect and regard which existed earlier for the leaders of other political parties has totally disappeared.”
Sources said the “media gag” erupted in the wake of a controversy allegedly triggered by a senior spokesperson of the party.
Sources said following the controversy, the party leaders called a meeting and asked the woman spokesperson to tender apology on the social media.
The woman politician subsequently posted an apology on the social media saying “My comments regarding the ST community were not intended to hurt the sentiments of anyone or the community. I have the highest regards and respect for the community for its hardwork and contribution to our society in many ways. I regret and apologize if it caused any hurt to anyone.”
Sources said there was “suffocation” in the party led by the former Congress leader who parted ways with the grand old party last year only to float his own.
The sources said most of the senior leaders of the party have been asked to remain silent and not speak to media till the party formulates its policies.
“At the moment there’s nothing clear about their political ideology or resolve about Jammu and Kashmir so the leaders are asked to behave like Ghulams,” said a political observer on the condition of anonymity.
A senior leader of the party however agreed that the notice on speaking to media was issued “following a controversy within the party.”
The spokespersons couldn’t be contacted for comments. |
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