JAMMU: The Apni Party Provincial President, S Manjit Singh, has demanded immediate Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to restore the people’s faith in the administration.
He stated that the delay in holding the elections has been widening the gap between the general masses and the administration for the past several years.
“There is a disappointment among the people because of incompetent administration which has failed to fulfil the aspirations of the people,” he said while addressing a joining programme cum meeting in Jammu.
Those who joined the Apni Party in presence of Manjit Singh included prominent businessman Rakesh Gupta, BSP leader Kanwarjit Singh, and Chartered Accountant Gulshan Anand, along with their supporters.
Singh expressed confidence that the inclusion of the new leaders would strengthen the party’s presence on the ground.
He attributed the growing support for Apni Party to its clear policies and agenda, emphasizing the party’s focus on fostering unity and understanding among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He criticized traditional political parties for exploiting voters and failing to fulfil their aspirations over the past seven decades.
Singh commended Apni Party’s successful public outreach campaigns and the leadership of its President, Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari, which have garnered overwhelming support from all sections of society.
He highlighted the people’s discontent with the current administration, particularly mentioning issues such as frequent power cuts and high electricity bills due to prepaid meters.
He called on the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to intervene and address these problems, demanding the rectification of billing errors.
Singh advocated for the prompt holding of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring the need to bridge the gap between the people and the administration.
Prominent party leaders who joined the Apni Party included Sheikh Mohammad Shafi, Ajaz Kazmi, Hans Raj Dogra, Raqeeq Ahmed Khan, Abhay Bakaya, Vipul Bali, Pavneet Kour, Vaibhav Mattoo, Vishal Jotshi, Ritu Pandita, Shivam Choudhary, and others.
