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| DPAP at Crossroads | | | Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has announced his return to the political front, signaling his intention to campaign for his party, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), in the upcoming elections.
His decision comes after a period of political inactivity attributed to health concerns. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Azad posted, “With your prayers and blessings, Alhamdulillah! I’m feeling better now. I’ll be starting my campaign for our candidates in South Kashmir and Chenab Valley from September 12th. Join us in our mission to bring back an era of peace and development!”
Azad’s return is crucial for the DPAP, a party he founded in September 2022. Despite the enthusiasm at its inception, the DPAP has faced significant challenges, including an identity crisis and internal instability. As the party prepares to contest its first assembly election, Azad’s initial withdrawal from the campaign trail due to health concerns had raised questions about its future.
His absence left a leadership void and created uncertainty regarding the party’s electoral prospects. The DPAP had pinned its hopes on his charisma and experience to rally support, particularly in the Chenab Valley and South Kashmir regions, where Azad still holds considerable influence.
The DPAP’s struggles have been exacerbated by defections and key members opting to run as independents. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, the party’s vice president and a founding member, filed his nomination as an independent candidate from the Inderwal Assembly segment.
Saroori, a three-time MLA, had been a critical figure in the DPAP, and his decision to run independently has dealt a blow to the party’s unity. Similarly, other prominent leaders such as Taj Mohi-ud-Din and Jugal Kishore have also filed their nominations as independents from the Uri and Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly segments, respectively. Their decisions underscore the growing disillusionment within the DPAP’s ranks.
These defections reflect deeper challenges facing the DPAP. Azad’s announcement of political hibernation earlier this year had shaken the party’s confidence. His reluctance to campaign, coupled with internal divisions, raised concerns about the DPAP’s ability to establish itself as a credible political force in the highly competitive landscape of Jammu and Kashmir politics.
In the absence of a strong leadership presence on the ground, candidates like Abdul Majeed Wani and Mohammad Amin Bhat, both former MLAs, were left navigating a challenging political terrain, with their prospects hanging in the balance.
The DPAP, once seen as a potential alternative to traditional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, now finds itself struggling to maintain coherence and stability. |
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