Jammu April 14: Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad, strongly criticized the NC
and Congress for their role in splitting the secular vote in the Chenab
Valley. While addressing a public meeting in Kishtwar, Azad pointed out
that the DPAP was the first to declare its candidate after BJP, then Cong
announced a candidate whose track record was communal, yet the NC leaders
are now campaigning against them, solely to manipulate and deceive the
people. He questioned their absence and lack of contribution over the past
decade in the Chenab Valley, asking what tangible efforts they have made
for the region’s inhabitants. He said, “These leaders come to the Chenab
Valley as tourists, aiding the BJP and fracturing our votes. What have they
truly done for the people here? How many schools, roads, or colleges did
they construct during their tenure? They merely exploited and deceived our
populace. I will not permit this to recur.” He urged the public to remain
vigilant against parties that exploit them for political gain. He pointed
out the shortcomings of Congress leadership, attributing BJP’s electoral
victories to these failures, instead of addressing people’s concerns,
leaders of such parties are engrossed in abusive politics. He said, “If
Congress is losing today, it’s because of their failed leadership. They
only abuse the opponents, even those who demand leadership change. There is
no democracy in Congress now.” He lambasted the NC leadership and other
regional parties for their abandonment of the self-rule and autonomy
agendas. He questioned the sincerity behind their previous slogans,
accusing them of exploiting people’s sentiments for years. He said “What
happened to self-rule and autonomy? Today, you forget. You exploited people
over slogans for years.” Azad reiterated his party’s unwavering focus on
development and peace. He emphasized their commitment to building schools,
colleges, and roads, highlighting the importance of continuing this work.
Rejecting the exploitation of people, Azad affirmed that their mission and
agenda remain centered on serving the community and fostering progress. He
assured that their party’s candidate, G.M. Saroori, would champion people’s
issues with the same dedication and integrity as himself. He praised
Saroori as a hardworking and honest individual, committed to serving the
people effectively. Azad further emphasized that voting should be based on
the candidate’s performance, rather than on religious or caste
considerations. He underscored the secular nature of the people of Chenab
Valley and urged them to unite for the development of the entire region,
transcending any divisive factors.
