Srinagar, 08-03-2024 : Former J&K Chief Minister and DPAP Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad, made a significant pledge during a public meeting at Abhama in the Rajpora area of Pulwama today. He vowed to enact a law ensuring job and land protection for the locals if his party is elected to power. Azad emphasized the crucial importance of creating employment opportunities for local residents, stressing their involvement in various projects in J&K.
Highlighting the need to boost the region’s economy, Azad focused on enhancing the tourism and horticulture sectors to foster sustainable growth and development. He proposed declaring trucks carrying fruit as emergency vehicles to ensure the uninterrupted transportation of fruits, thereby facilitating seamless logistics operations with no halts along the route.
Reflecting on his tenure, Azad underscored his efforts in sanctioning numerous tourism and developmental projects aimed at community betterment. However, he expressed disappointment over the withdrawal of support from the alliance party, citing insecurity stemming from his work. Despite challenges, Azad remains committed to serving the people and fulfilling his vision for the region.
Azad reiterated his party’s commitment to protecting land and job rights and ensuring the welfare of the people of J&K. He highlighted his party’s role in leading the fight against land eviction orders, which forced the Government to halt the bulldozers. Additionally, Azad announced his party’s commitment to reinstating the Roshni Scheme and providing free electricity for the underprivileged in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Roshni Scheme, aimed at providing legal ownership rights to occupants of state land, had empowered numerous families in the past. Azad emphasized the importance of reinstating this scheme to support vulnerable communities and ensure their security and stability. He also pledged to provide free electricity to economically disadvantaged households, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and improve their quality of life.
Azad’s remarks underscored his party’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the interests and well-being of the people of J&K. By reinstating the Roshni Scheme and providing free electricity, his party aims to promote greater equity, prosperity, and empowerment across the region. Among others present at the occasion were Salman Nizami, chief spokesperson, Abdul Qayoom Dar, Mushtaq Khanday, Peer Bilal, Ashiq Khanday, Javid Hakim, and others.