Bandipora, September 13: After a lull of about one year, Political activities started in Bandipora on Sunday with Former legislator and JK Apni Party Vice-President Usman Majid holding the first party convention in Bandipora.
Scores of people participated in the Party Convention including BDC Chairmen and representatives of Panchayat Raj Instituions (PRI') who interacted with the party leaders. While interacting with the party workers, Usman Majid observed that his party is committed to work for holistic development in Jammu and Kashmir and said the people need to judge the political parties on the basis of their performance and not on political rhetoric.
Addressing the maiden meeting of party workers at Bandipora, Majid said that from day one since the formation of the party, Apni Party leadership was of the firm opinion not to sell dreams and instead work for a tangible change on the ground.
“Let me reiterate this commitment today. Apni Party has pledged not to show green pastures to the people. Ours’ is a very practical agenda which revolves around the socio-economic and political empowerment of the people,” Apni Party vice president remarked.
He said that people in J&K have never been told the truth which has resulted in the prevailing political instability. “We in the Apni Party dare to call spade a spade and we will never shy away from telling you the truth, no matter how bitter it is,” he added.
Majid also highlighted various developmental projects in Bandipora which need to be completed in a time bound manner. He urged the government for formulation of a comprehensive developmental plan for Bandipora district so that the suffering of its inhabitants is mitigated at an earliest.
