J&K Apni Party: A political force that can make a difference in the Valley?

What makes this new political party in Jammu and Kashmir different from ors? For starters, it is important that we keep skepticism aside. And even more important would be to ensure that we don’t have a different set of rules for political parties or political leers from valley. need of hour is political engment in valley. launch of this political party by a former PDP stalwart Altaf Bukhari marks beginning of a new journey in valley.

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Speaking to Republic TV after launch, Altaf Bukhari me a pertinent point. “We are t promising anything that we can’t deliver. We need statehood. We need to safeguard jobs and rights of Kashmiris,” he said. Such statements from a Kashmiri politician are a refreshing change from what we have seen in past. It is often said within political circles, Kashmiri Netas sing a different tune when in valley and a different tune when y are in Delhi. But Apni Party would run a huge risk if y follow this .

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A closer look at declaration of party answers question of why y could be different. For first time, a party has openly declared ir action plan for Kashmiri Pandits. “Restoration of Statehood, Protection of Domicile rights and jobs and dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits, empowerment of youth and women,” stated party president. party has taken a reasonable stand on Article 370. “SC is deciding on Article 370 and we would like to wait for its decision.“

valley too has suffered due to dynasty politics. Apni Party vows to be different. “This will be a different party, t floated by any family. Anybody who becomes President can’t hold office for more than two times” declared party president during launch.

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Altaf Bukhari also hinted at a pragmatic approach towards dealing with New Delhi. “We have to do business with Delhi. We have to deal with Government of India regardless of who is in power in Delhi,” said Bukhari. It is high time that someone bridges gap between Delhi and Srinagar.

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