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Altaf Bukhari Urges J&K Leaders to Unite for Statehood, Criticises Delhi for Unfulfilled Promises

October 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that the time has come for the political leadership of J&K to unite on the issue of statehood and engage honestly with Delhi to restore the rights of the people.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Speaking to the media after a core group meeting at the party headquarters in Srinagar, Bukhari said promises made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah about dialogue with the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have not been fulfilled yet.

According to KNS, he said people were told there would be outreach, but there has been no engagement. “Is this also a promise?” he asked, adding that Jammu and Kashmir is not Bihar or Delhi, and has its own geographical and political context with borders shared with Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan.

Bukhari criticised the political environment in the region, calling it a “fixed match” where both the opposition and ruling parties play roles without delivering for the people. He accused some parties of deflecting blame and doing little to address unemployment or prevent youth from being jailed. “All communities that have reached this stage are only defaming each other. If they were doing something for the people, our youth would not be in jail.”

Referring to the recent past, he said that after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, it became clear that the people of J&K need to be united. “Elections are fine, we contest each other. But it is the government’s duty to support everyone afterward. Unfortunately, villages that voted against them are being excluded from development.”

He said Apni Party has never sought power for personal gain but to help people recover from the uncertainty post-2019. “If we had been trusted in the past elections, we might have had a chance to change things. But people easily believe lies and ignore the truth.”

On economic issues, Bukhari pointed to the poor condition of roads, the decline of the tourism sector, and the collapse of the horticulture industry. He demanded immediate rent relief and subsidies for farmers and questioned why available development funds remain unspent.

He also criticised the arrest and relocation of Kashmiri youth to jails outside the region, calling it unjust. “Bring them back. At least spare them the suffering of being jailed far from home.”

Bukhari appealed to voters to use the upcoming by-elections as a form of protest. “This election is not about victory or forming a government. It is about registering the truth. Those who change colours between night and morning must be exposed.”

He said Apni Party’s role will continue with patience and that the party will defend the rights of the youth and raise its voice wherever necessary. Bukhari warned that the BJP’s tactics during national elections often come at the cost of Kashmir’s youth. “Do not get emotional. Defeat every attempt to use J&K as an electoral tool”

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Altaf Bukhari Urges Immediate Launch of Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Amid Highway Closure

April 21, 2025 by NOK Desk

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged the immediate commencement of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to support the people during the ongoing weather crisis, which has led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu Highway — the Valley’s only surface link to the rest of the country.
Pertinently, the recent heavy rainfall, flash floods, stormy winds, landslides, and shooting stones at various locations — particularly in the Ramban district — have forced the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu road, leaving a large number of people, including tourists, stranded on the highway.
In this backdrop, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the government to roll out the Vande Bharat Express to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and continuous tourist flow.
He wrote on his X handle: “At a time when the Srinagar-Jammu highway is closed due to weather calamity, and the Valley’s surface link with the rest of the country is disrupted, it is highly advisable to start the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on an urgent basis.
He further said, “Since this high-speed train service, aimed at boosting regional connectivity and tourism, is already set to begin, the government should launch it immediately to ensure connectivity and allow the ongoing tourism season—currently at its peak—to continue without hindrance.”
“The fanfare for the formal inauguration of this special train service can be held at a later date. Thankfully, the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is already set to commence, as it was scheduled to be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on April 19, before being postponed. Therefore, starting the service now would be an appropriate step to support the people during this time of crisis,” Mr Bukhari added.(KNS)

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Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari Praises Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-Led Delegation for Raising Concerns on Waqf Amendment Bill

January 25, 2025 by NOK Desk

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has praised the initiative taken by Kashmir’s prominent Ulema representatives, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, to travel to New Delhi and meet with the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee to raise their serious concerns about the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill.
In his statement, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “It is a matter of great satisfaction that Kashmir’s Ulema representatives, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, traveled to New Delhi to meet with, the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, to voice their profound concerns regarding the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill.”
Terming the Ulema’s imitative as bold and pragmatic step, Apni Party leader said, “The Ulema have expressed their concerns about the proposed amendments in clear terms.By presenting their arguments both verbally and in writing, they have ensured that their position is conveyed without ambiguity. It was essential to take such a bold and pragmatic step to voice the community’s concerns. Also, their efforts show the importance of engaging in decision-making processes to raise objections on critical matters.”
He went on to say, “Although it remains uncertain how the situation will unfold regarding the proposed amendment bill, the Kashmiri Ulema have played a significant role by taking this proactive initiative.

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Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Urges Urgent Action Following Tragic Deaths of Three Children in Rajouri

January 13, 2025 by NOK Desk

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has expressed deep concern over the tragic deaths of three children in Rajouri, reportedly due to suspected food poisoning or an unknown illness.

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari wrote on his X handle, “The death toll in Badhaal village in Rajouri, has risen to three following the deaths of two more children. While the cause remains uncertain-whether due to suspected food poisoning or an unidentified illness—these deaths are deeply tragic and a matter of grave concern.”

He further said, “The victims —all siblings under the age of 10- include two brothers and a sister. Four other children are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.”

Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari Urges J&K Authorities to Address Harassment of Kashmiri Vendors in Himachal Pradesh

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 by NOK Desk

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, expressed his deep concern over reports suggesting that Kashmir shawl vendors are continuously facing harassment and threats from local miscreants in some parts of Himachal. He urged the J&K authorities to take up this issue with the authorities in Himachal Pradesh to ensure the safety of Kashmiri vendors and their businesses there.

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari wrote on his X handle: “I have been informed that Kashmiri shawl vendors and street hawkers in Himachal Pradesh are continuously facing harassment and threats from some local miscreants. They are being asked to leave the place and return home.Even their landlords are being pressured to evict their Kashmiri tenants.”

He further said, “It is the responsibility of the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to take up this issue with their counterparts in Himachal to ensure the safety of Kashmiri vendors there.”

“These are poor people earning their livelihood. Some of them have been going there for the past two to three decades and have established a customer network. Their livelihood must be protected,” Mr Bukhari added.(KNS).

Altaf Bukhari Urges Government to Provide Immediate Financial Assistance to Khanyar Fire Affected Families

December 6, 2024 by NOK Desk

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Friday expressed heartfelt sympathy with families who lost their shelters in a devastated fire in Khanyar locality in Srinagar.Bukhari urged administration to come to the rescue of affected families and provide immediate financial assistance to help them rebuild their homes.

“My heartfelt sympathies to the families who lost their homes in a fire incident in Khanyar, Srinagar, today. A mosque has also suffered damage in this incident. Thankfully, firefighters arrived promptly at the scene to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the nearby densely populated area. I urge the administration to provide immediate financial assistance and adequate compensation to the affected families to help them rebuild their homes,” Bukhari said on X.

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Who Misled People and Secured Votes Through Unattainable Promises and Emotional Sloganeering Will Soon Exposed: Altaf Bukhari

November 25, 2024 by NOK Desk

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Sunday, said that false and misleading propaganda against Apni Party led to its defeat in the assembly elections.

However, he asserted that “those who misled the people and secured votes through unattainable promises and emotional sloganeering will soon be exposed, as they will fail to deliver on their poll commitments.” He added, “Over time, people will realise that those who secured votes by making grand promises will be unable to fulfill them, both on political and economic fronts, simply because their commitments were neither realistic nor achievable.”

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari made these remarks today while addressing a party workers’ convention in north Kashmir’s Uri constituency.

The event was attended by party leaders and senior workers from across the constituency.

Prominent party leaders, including the party’s District President for Baramulla, Shabir Ahmad Shah; District Vice President Baramulla Mehmood Bukhari; the party in-charge for the Uri constituency, Choudhary Mushtaq; and all block presidents from Uri, were present on the occasion.

The event was aimed to deliberate on certain party matters, review the current political scenario, and address important public issues and grievances.

Speaking on the occasion, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari urged the leaders and workers from the constituency to continue their sincere efforts to serve the people.

He said, “Our commitment is to uphold the politics of honesty and integrity for the greater good of the people, and we are in politics to serve the people. Time will prove that the Apni Party’s agenda, which was outlined on its inception day —March 8, 2020, is deeply rooted in a realistic approach. There is no doubt that August 5, 2019, was a black day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day, our dignity, special status, and rights were taken away. It deeply pained our hearts, and it continues to hurt us.”

He added, “However, the politics of truthfulness and realism teaches us to move forward with dreams of a better future.

We cannot afford to keep the future of our youth and coming generations hanging in uncertainty or continue wailing on the events of August 5. Reality might be bitter and not politically beneficial, but Apni Party is committed to always speaking the truth.”

He went on to say, “Unlike our political opponents, we do not believe in selling false dreams for our personal or political gains. We focus solely on achievable goals. After August 5, 2019, we ensured that the people of J&K retain their special rights to land and jobs here. If no one has been able to purchase land or secure a job here in the past five years, it is solely because of our efforts. That was our contribution. And we will continue to strive to protect the rights of the people.”

Reaffirming his demands and aspirations, he said, “The detainees must be released and given a chance to live a normal life with their families. We want our youth to prosper and have a brighter future. This is the time when each one of us must strive for a better and brighter future for Jammu and Kashmir and its people. Apni Party will remain committed to this cause.”

Regarding the government, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “Since this government has recently taken over, we do not identify its faults and failures. However, as time passes, we will raise our voice against the failures of this government and continue highlighting the pressing public issues and grievances.”

He stressed that “the government and ruling party should not indulge in revenge politics and should not make those who disagree with their ideology or policies suffer.”

He said, “It is true that the NC has regained power after about 15 years, but that does not mean it will resort to taking revenge on its political opponents.”

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari urged the party leaders and workers to rejuvenate themselves and start their sincere efforts to serve the people in their respective areas of the constituency.(KNS)

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Tengpora Road Accident, Altaf Bukhari Expresses Grief over Loss of lives

November 14, 2024 by NOK Desk

Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of two individuals in a road accident in Tengpora Bypass in Srinagar district.

In a statement, he said, “Words fall short of expressing the grief over such tragedies. Unfortunately, reckless driving often results in devastating consequences, leaving families, especially the parents of the victims, to mourn for a lifetime.”

“My heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, and my prayers for the eternal peace of the departed souls and the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.

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