Srinagar: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir is not a part of the country because of the Army’s might but people who fought tribals and chose to be associated with India in 1947.
“Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India not because of the country’s Army but because of the people of this land, who chose to be associated with it in 1947”, Bukhari said during a convention at Batagund Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday.
Bukhari emphasised the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is destined to be with India, and the solution to all the problems will come from New Delhi.
He said history stands witness to the fact that Kashmiris bravely resisted and pushed back the attackers by using sticks and stones against them (Tribals).
He said that the prevailing peace and harmony should be credited to the common people rather than the ruling party or the administration, as the people of this land have played a significant role in fostering peace in recent years.
He said, ” Apni Party is committed to honesty and integrity and will not resort to falsehoods or make empty promises to the people. Therefore, unlike other conventional parties, we do not falsely promise the moon and stars. Instead, we promise that the Apni Party, when given the mandate, will ensure the protection of the rights of Jammu and Kashmir people and bring prosperity and development to the region.”
He said, over the past 75 years, traditional politicians and political parties have misled the people with their deceitful narratives and emotionally charged slogans.
“We strongly believe that the solutions to our problems are with New Delhi”, he said and added “we are committed to ensuring that the central government addresses all the issues that are causing hardship for the people here”.
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