Dr.Ab. Qayoom

SRINAGAR: Apni Party hold a grand women’s convention at  Shaikul Alam environment hall Handwara in North Kashmir's Kupwara district.

While speaking at the party women’s convention that was thronged by a large number of women in sub-district Handwara on Saturday.Apni Party Women's Wing Provincial President Kashmir Dilshada Shaheen said that Apni Party has a clear vision for women empowerment in J&K: Dilshada Shaheen.“We are committed to fostering social, educational, economic, and political empowerment for women in Jammu and Kashmir”especially  in sub-district Handwara.

She said, "Kashmiri women have suffered hugely due to the protracted conflict and violence in the Valley; Apni Party is committed to providing them a peaceful environment to ensure they have a better life ahead."

While talking to Headlines Today, Dishada Shaheen said that Apni Party has a clear vision for the empowerment of J&K women. However, she emphasized that the womenfolk need to stand up for their legal and constitutional rights.

 She said, “Apni Party will not leave any stone unturned to ensure our womenfolk that has suffered over the years get a better and dignified life. We are committed to ensuring J&K women are socially, economically, and politically empowered. But Kashmiri women too have to rise for their constitutional rights.”

 She added, “You must join our hands and support JKAP nominated candidate Handwara Ab Rashid Bhat so that we will be able to serve you better. I promise you that if Apni Party is mediated to power in the forthcoming elections, it will take a series of initiatives to ensure opportunities for women.”

 “Apni Party’s key agenda is to work for peace, prosperity, and development of Jammu and Kashmir. Once sustained peace is restored here, J&K people will start getting its dividends in terms of prosperity and development.” Dilshada Shaheen said.

Reiterating Apni Party’s key promises for the economic benefits of the people, she said, “As our leadership has decided that Apni Party, if comes to power, would enhance the marriage assistance for the women up to One Lakh rupees from the existing assistance of Rs 50,000; and widows’ pension from existing RS 1000 up to Rs 5000 each beneficiary.”

 She added, “Also, we will provide 500 units of free electricity to the Valley during winters and 300 units of free electricity during Summers. Similarly, people in Jammu will have 500 units of free electricity during the summer season and 300 units of free electricity during winters.” “Apni Party is committed to providing four free gas refills annually to every household in J&K.” She added.

Besides, Dilshada Shaheen the prominent women leaders who were present on the occasion including (Nominated candidate Handwara Ab Rashid Bhat)Afrooza ji,Somia Sadaf,, Firdousa Geelani,District women’s wing president Kupwara.

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said his doors are always open for Hurriyat, Jamaat-e-Islami and others who believe in the Constitution of India.

“My doors are open for every one either he is from Hurriyat, Jamaat-e-Islami or any other party provided they accept the constitution of India”, Bukhari told media persons in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama district.

He said, "Anybody can join his Apni Party who is not involved in terrorism activities, not doing communal politics and not involved in drug mafia…all are welcome to my party for that my doors are always open."

When he was asked whether he is in touch with Jamaat-e-Islami, Bukhari said, “Being a resident I am in touch with all the people of Jammu and Kashmir”.

Regarding elections that are not being announced in Jammu and Kashmir, Bukhari said democracy is the biggest need of this country and it is the strength of the nation.

“Democracy comes from the people who choose an elected government”, he said and added, "Democracy is the base of this country."Earlier addressing a gathering, Bukhari said destiney of people of Jammu and Kashmir lies with New delhi. (UNI)

SRINAGAR: A group of prominent political activists from the Kreeri area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district joined Apni Party on Friday in the presence of the party president, Syed Altaf Bukhari, during an event organized at the party's head office in Srinagar.

The new entrants included a prominent businessman, Haji Ghulam Hassan Wani, Syed Bahaul Haq, Ghulam Rasool Banday, Hilal Ahmad Akhoon, Mohammad Arif Wani, Shabir Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Wani, Syed Shamsul Haq, Syed Bilal Ahmad, Syed Aijaz Ahmad, Syed Waseem Shabir, Ghulam Mohammad, and others. Besides Syed Altaf Bukhari, the party leaders, including the party in charge for Kreeri, Shabir Ahmad Shah, senior leader Noor-ud-Din Andrabi, and others, were present.

On this occasion, Syed Altaf Bukhari greeted the new entrants into the party fold.
"I wholeheartedly welcome you all to the Apni Party, and I am sure your joining would strengthen the party further in Kreeri Baramulla." Bukhari said.

He added that the increasing number of enthusiastic political activists and workers joining the Apni Party across Jammu and Kashmir reflects the widespread public acceptance the party is garnering with each passing day. 

"This, I firmly believe, is attributed to our unambiguous political narrative and a clear-cut vision that has earned the trust of the people and fueled their eagerness to collaborate with our party," he added.

Syed Altaf Bukhari assured the new entrants that the entire party leadership would fully support them as they venture out to serve the people in their respective areas.

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said his party is dedicated to serving permanent peace and enduring prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.

Apni Party is dedicated to serving the people and striving for permanent peace and enduring prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, a party press release said here today.
Addressing a gathering of new entrants who joined Apni Party today at an event organised at the party headquarters in Srinagar Bukhari said, “our focus is to serve the people and strive towards peace and prosperity for this land.

“I assure you that this platform will provide the perfect opportunity for you to serve the people in your respective areas”, he told the news entrants.
He said, “the number of political leaders and workers joining our party is a testament to their belief in our agenda and policies”.

“We consider experienced political workers and activists to be our valuable assets, as they possess the skills and knowledge necessary to implement our people-friendly agenda effectively”, he added. (UNI)