Apni Party staged a peaceful protest demanding Legislative Assembly Elections and statehood restoration for Jammu and Kashmir. Led by Provincial President S. Manjit Singh, the demonstration emphasized the urgent need to address public issues exacerbated by the absence of an elected government.
Manjit Singh stressed the Election Commission of India’s role in announcing Assembly Elections, long overdue, to uphold democratic principles. He highlighted the bureaucracy’s disconnect from public interests, exacerbating feelings of alienation and widening the gap between the public and administration.
The protest also spotlighted the plight of refugees and Displaced Persons (DPs), urging immediate release of pending package amounts and granting proprietary rights over allotted lands. Manjit Singh questioned the delay in disbursing sanctioned funds meant for the financial support of refugees/DPs.
Additionally, the demand for a special recruitment drive for unemployed youth in border villages and addressing farmers’ grievances, including canal water supply, electricity, and loan waivers, featured prominently.
The peaceful protest, which attracted notable participants including local leaders and representatives, concluded in Ramgarh. The event underscored Apni Party’s commitment to addressing the pressing issues faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
