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  • Tribals Not Getting Benefits Of Forest Rights Act: Altaf Bukhari

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    SRINAGAR: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari on Friday said tribals and others categorised people were not getting benefits of Forest Rights Act on the ground in Rajouri although the FRA has been implemented by the Govt in JK.

    The Forest Rights Act was implemented in Jammu and Kashmir by the Govt to benefit and give land rights to the tribals, and forest dwellers and their claims were also submitted to the respective committees framed by the concerned administration.

    However, the people including tribals, and other forest dwellers were not given rights as per the rules. ‘“They preferred to adopt bulldozer politics and deprive people from their constitutional rights,” said Altaf Bukhari while addressing a one day worker’s convention in Taryath in Kalakote, Rajouri district.

    He said that the poor and marginalized section of society, especially tribals in Rajouri like other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, were dependent upon the state and forest lands for decades. They made this barren land cultivable and their cattles would use the grazing yards. But they have been barred from grazing their cattles, and a drive on the name encroachment has also been launched.

    Referring to the seasonal migration and difficulties faced by the tribal people while shifting from summer to winter zone Bukhari said, “The claims that the tribals are provided transportation facilities seem to have failed as the deserving tribal people continue to suffer. The providing of transportation to the tribals for seasonal migrations appears not to be benefiting to the seasonal migration of tribals with their cattles to upper reaches,” he said.

    “The people across Jammu region and Kashmir regions have been facing equal issues, and their demand for holding assembly elections are not being accepted citing various reasons. It appears that a political party is not willing to contest polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The NC, BJP, Congress Party and PDP have ruled J&K for over 72 years, and they did nothing for the people. However, when Art 370 on August 5, 2019 was revoked and J&K was downgraded from a state, it was the Apni Party which came into being and then we struggled hard to resolve the issues of the people,” he added.

    Altaf Bukhari said that the Apni Party ensured protection of jobs and land for the locals when the people were apprehensive of the central Govt’s approach and other traditional political parties were not willing to speak.

    “We have no tinted leaders. Our leaders are committed to work for the people without discrimination. The people should vote and support the Apni Party in upcoming Assembly Elections in J&K. If we get a change, we will ensure good governance, equitable development by removing the disparity between rural and urban areas with regard to distribution of funds for development. We are committed to protect the natural resources, not allow non-local contractors to work in J&K and restore darbar move practice within 24 hours after forming the Govt,” he added.

    While raising the issue of Jammu Migrants from Talwara, Poni, Reasi, Rajouri,  Bukhri said that the Jammu migrants should be treated at par with Kashmiri Pandit migrants.

    “The Jammu migrants should be given equal status at par with Kashmiri Pandit migrants by providing them ration, relief package, accommodation, employment, reservation in educational institutions. The Jammu Migrants had to leave their homes decades back following threats but the Govt has not provided them facilities at par with the Kashmir migrants. This discrimination must end,” he added.

    He assured that he will raise the issue of Jammu migrants with Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Altaf Bukhari Calls For Reconciliation To Bring Positive Change In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari emphasised that reconciliation is important to shape the destiny of Jammu and kashmir and its people.

    According to a press release Bukhari was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party event, in which a large number of political leaders and activists from central Kashmir’s Badgam district joined the Apni Party at its headquarters in Srinagar.

    Apni Party president said, “The militancy has taken a backstage in JK and the people have been contributing to restoring the normalcy here; therefore, the time has come to start a reconciliation to shape up the destiny of this land and its people in a positive manner.”

    Bukhari expressed his worry about the prevailing drug menace in society and yet again called for comprehensive efforts by one and all to eradicate the menace and protect the young population from falling prey to it.

    “As you know, Apni Party has already launched a campaign named ‘Say yes to life and say no to drugs’ with a range of initiatives, but the problem needs to be tackled on a large scale and everyone from the society, especially our religious leaders, need to come forward to play their vital role in eradicating the drug abuse from the society.”

    Stressing on the release of the veteran religious leaders, Altaf Bukhari said, “The prominent religious leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Moulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi, Moulana Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri, and others who are in jail must be released because these veteran social and religious leaders have huge following in the Valley can play an important role to help eradicate social evils including drug abuse in the Valley.

    He further said, “Jammat Islami JK must be allowed to carry out its religious activities so that it can help eradicating social evils including the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • People From Jammu and Kashmir On Same Page For Protection Of Their Rights: Altaf Bukhari

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    SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday said that people in Jammu and Kashmir are on the same page when it comes to the protection of their rights.

    He emphasized that JK’s land, whether property land, state land, kahcharai, forests, mineral reserves, and other natural resources belong solely to thepooeple of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Addressing a party convention in the Sandoh area of Samba district in Jammu Bukhari emphasized on the importance of unity and harmony among people of Jammu and Kashmir, regardless of their regional identities and religious affiliations.

    “The conventional politicians have been attempting to divide us on the basis of region, religion, ethnicity, and other factors to gain power and remain in power for decades. Over the past 70 years, these so-called politicians have driven people apart for their own political benefit, but the time has come when people of both the regions must bridge all the gaps and remain on a single page in order to protect their legal, democratic, and political rights.” he said.

    Disputing the government’s claim that significant investments have been made in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “We have not observed any influx of investments into the region. If the government’s assertion that 70,000 crores have been invested in JK were accurate, people would have seen the economic dividends including new employments.”

    He added, “Rather than providing job opportunities for the local population, outsiders are being given preference in the ongoing developmental projects. Ideally, locals should have been given priority for employment opportunities, but we observe that everyone from contractors to laborers is being brought in from outside, as if we have a shortage of manpower here in Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Urging New Delhi to hold assembly elections in JK without a further delay, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “Selecting their own representatives to serve in the government is a fundamental democratic right that must not be denied to the people. We have faith in the democratic values of our country, and we aspire to the same rights that are enjoyed by people in other regions of the country.”

    He further said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered immensely over the past seven decades, bearing the brunt of wars in 1965, 1971, and 1999. They have been victims of killings, destruction, and bloodshed caused by the protracted phase of violence that began in 1990.”

    Maintaining that people are entitled to some relief , Bukhari said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are entitled to some relief in the form of the restoration of their fundamental, democratic, legal, and political rights. Nobody must not forget that the Maharaja acceded to India due to its democratic values, thus, the people of JK deserve to enjoy the benefits of democracy.”

    Apni Party President promised that if the party is elected to form the government, it will undertake a series of initiatives to ensure social justice and economic benefits for the people.

    He said, “We have a vision and a roadmap to ensure the economic empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I assure you that we will ensure impartial development of all regions and prosperity for all citizens, regardless of their regional, religious, or political affiliations.”

    Expressing his concern about the pathetic condition of those who are working as daily wagers in various government departments for years, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “I promise you that we will ensure regularization of the daily wagers within 30 days after we if elected, take charge of the government.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Govt Of India Provides Z+Security Cover To Altaf Bukhari

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president (JKAP) has been provided ‘Z+’ category armed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover by the government of India.

    ANI reported that the businessman-turned-politician and former Minister Altaf Bukhari (65) will be provided ‘Z+’ category security round the clock in Jammu and Kashmir, following a recent security review meeting based on an Intelligence Bureau threat analysis.

    The security was accorded to the Apni Party President by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

    Z+ security is the second highest level of security in India

    The Apni Party, comprising mainly legislators and former ministers, was founded in March 2020, eight months after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. Since then, nearly two dozen legislators have joined it.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • People Of JK In Favour Of Peace: Altaf Bukhari

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    SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir is in dire need of sustained peace for speedy development and prosperity of the region.

    He was addressing a party convention in the Karpora Nishat area of Srinagar.

    Emphasizing on peace and tranquility in JK, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, “A sustained peace is of utmost importance for the development of Jammu and Kashmir, and the wellbeing of its people.”

    He added, “New Delhi may or may not require a peaceful environment here, but we desperately do need it because the future of our youth is at stake due to the protracted uncertainty and turmoil. Only a peaceful environment can pave a way for a better Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Mr. Bukhari said that a long phase of violence and turmoil has left JK incapable of maintaining a sustainable developmental pace.

    He said, “Look at the pathetic condition of Srinagar in terms of its developmental deficit. Once upon a time, it was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but we could not maintain the required pace for its development, over the years, due to the prevailing uncertainty.”

    He promised that once the Apni Party gets mandated to form a Govt in JK, it will ensure equivalent and speedy development across the region.

    He said, “Our key agenda is to work for Jammu and Kashmir’s development and prosperity, thus, we will ensure a rapid pace of modern infrastructure development here, once we are elected to form a Govt.”

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )