SRINAGAR: Reiterating the party`s commitment to strive for the socio-economic growth and development of the people of the state as envisioned by late Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senior leader and General Secretary Qazi Mohammad Afzal has said that while the state of Jammu & Kashmir is faced with many challenges, the government headed by Ms Mehbooba Mufti is working on series of measures to empower the people of the state.
Addressing a meeting of party functionaries, Ministers and Legislators of Central Kashmir here, the party General Secretary Qazi Mohammad Afzal said that PDP has a proven record of providing responsible government and creating an enabling environment for sustainable development and avenues of meaningful opportunities for all.
Coming down heavily on the Opposition for creating confusion and hurdles in maintaining peace, Qazi said that some vested interests in political class have thrived on uncertainty. Many among them-when in power-adopted authoritarian and repressive approach towards people in general and youth in particular, he added.
He said that present turbulence in some areas and institutions is fallout & direct outcome of their mis-governance, emotional exploitation and politics of blackmail. They have given nothing but miseries to people of the state, he said.
Qazi said that PDP is the most credible political voice in the state and represents not only the aspiration and of the people but also symbolizes accountability, transparency and able governance.
Speaking on the occasion the other leaders pledged their total commitment to the party and its agenda. The leaders reiterated their resolve of the party carder to reach out to every individual in the state and help redress their problems.
They stressed upon the creation of an environment of growth and development in the state and termed implementation of decisions at the grass-root level is the need of the hour.
The leaders present in the meeting included Ms Asiea Naqash Hon’ble Minister, Mohammad Khurshid Alam MLC & District president, Noor Mohammad Sheikh MLA, Saifudin Bhat MLC, Ms Anjum Fazilli MLA, Mohd Shafi Wani Senior Leader, Er Nazir Yatoo Vice Chairman J&K Cements, Haji Parvez Ahmad Bhat Vice Chairman J&K SRTC, Muntazir Mohiudin District President, Ab Hameed Kosheen State Secretary, Aijaz Ahmad Rather , District Secretary and other zone presidents of central Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the party leaders in the meeting unanimously condemned the dastardly attack on party ward president from Amirakdal segment Ab Qayoom Teli by unknown gunmen last night. They said that violence has no place in any civilized society and urged for immediate end to these unfortunate incidents.
The state has suffered a lot due to bloodshed and violence and has achieved nothing but tragedies, they added.
They said that these acts are carried out with a special design to only create fear on the ground and silence people.
Urging for thorough probe into the incident and action against the culprits the leaders offered all possible help to the victim.
Later, all the leaders visited SMHS Hospital to inquire about the wellbeing of Ab Qayoom and urged the hospital authorities to provide all possible medical help to him. They assured the family for full support and said that the party is with them at this hour of distress.
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