Apni Party leadership felicitates Mohammad Syed Akhoon on his appointment as Vice President
Srinagar, August 22: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the elected “government appears hell-bent on adding to the miseries of the people rather than addressing their issues and grievances.”
He said that the “Apni Party stands firmly with the people and will not allow the government to take any step that further burdens them, including any hike in the power tariff.”
“We will continue to raise pressing public issues and leave no stone unturned to ensure that these concerns are properly addressed. We will not allow the implementation of any decision that further burdens the people, including a hike in the power tariff. We will oppose any such move tooth and nail, even if we have to take to the streets to fight against it,” Mr. Bukhari warned.
He made these remarks today while responding to questions from reporters on the sidelines of a party event.
The event was organised to felicitate Haji Mohammad Syed Akhoon, who was recently appointed as the party’s Vice President after the veteran leader joined the Apni Party.
While addressing the felicitation event, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari reiterated his greetings to Mohammad Syed Akhoon on joining the Apni Party. He said that veterans of his stature do not join a political party merely as individuals, but come with a wealth of experience and knowledge. “I am sure that his vast experience will greatly benefit the party and strengthen its efforts to serve the people.”
He further said, “In the Apni Party, we do not judge our leaders and workers by the positions they hold within the party; rather, we treat everyone equally. We have created this platform with the sole objective of serving the people. This party neither belongs to any particular family nor to any individual. It is the people’s party, committed to empowering them and working for their welfare.”
“We are committed to ensuring a future where our youth are given their rightful opportunities, including access to employment, so that they can build their lives with dignity and self-respect,” he added.
Responding to a question regarding the recent tragedy in Kishtwar, where a minor girl, who was allegedly impregnated by a teacher, died while being taken to hospital, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said: “It is a deeply painful and shocking tragedy. I wonder what has happened to our society. This place was once known as ‘Peer Waer’, but sadly, we are rapidly losing our moral values.”
He added, “The involved person must be severely punished under the law. The punishment should be exemplary and serve as a strong warning against such heinous acts. I urge the police and civil administration to ensure fast track investigation into this shocking incident.”
On US Ambassador Sergio Gor’s remark during his recent visit to Srinagar, in which the Ambassador termed Jammu and Kashmir an “important part of India,” Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “There is nothing new in it. He simply stated a fact. Of course, Jammu and Kashmir is an important and integral part of India.”
He went on to say, “However, I wish the people in our country would understand that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of the country and that its people must be given all the rights and privileges that every citizen of the country is entitled to under the Constitution. The sentiments of the people in Jammu and Kashmir must be respected.”
“There is an urgent need to help our youth overcome the hardships and miseries they are facing,” Mr Bukhari added.
Besides Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and Mohammad Syed Akhoon, the prominent party leaders who were present on the occasion included party’s Vice President Javaid Mustafa Mir, General Secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir, Provincial President Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Media Advisor Farooq Andrabi, Chief Spokesperson & State Secretary Muntazir Mohiudin, State Youth President & Spokesperson Yawar Dilawar Mir, President Women’s Wing Dilshad Shaheen, Orgainser Central Kashmir Mohammad Shafi Mir, Provincial Secretary Mohammad Saleem Lone, Provincial Secretary Kashmir Shiraza Malik, Provincial Joint Secretary Tanveer Ahmad Bhat, Publicity Secretary Muzafar Reshi, Provincial Coordinator Kashmir Shabir Ahmad Reshi, Provincial Youth President Kashmir Jibran Dar, Constituency In-charge Sonwari Haijan Imtiyaz Paray, Constituency in-charge Habba Kadal Jeelani Hamid Kumar, Constituency In-charge Zadibal Tehseen Farooq, Constituency In-charge Hazratbal Mohammad Sidiq Mir, Zonal President Rural Farooq Ahmad Magray, Youth District Vice President Srinagar Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Youth Joint Secretary Srinagar Mudasir Wali, Ward President Natipora Arjumand Makhdoomi, Orgainser Central Shaltang Sameer Ahmad Lone, Senior Leader Peer Wajahat, Senior Leader Aijaz Rather, Senior worker Mohammad Hussain, Senior worker Abdul Hamid Dar, and others.
