Sajad Lone promises revitalisation of Uri, vows to end years of neglect and transform it into a tourist destination

Hundreds of influential political activists join PC at mass joining event

Srinagar, April 25: J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone today addressed thousands of dedicated workers in Boniyar, Uri at a mass joining event which he termed as the reflection of party’s commitment to inclusivity and grassroots connectivity.

Highlighting the long-neglected plight of Uri and its people, Lone vowed to transform the region into a bustling tourist hub, providing dignified livelihoods and job opportunities for the youth through investments and corporate presence. 

“This is my firm commitment to uplift the marginalized sections of society who have suffered relentlessly and provide youth with dignified employment opportunities,” he said.

Taking a strong dig at the National Conference, Lone accused its leaders of fueling a polarizing and inflammatory narrative through digital media, benefitting the BJP across the country while endangering the well-being of Muslim community members.

“It is astonishing to see that even after being involved in various corruption cases, Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah are not being brought to justice, while other leaders across the country have been put behind the bars. This inaction and conferring of special treatment towards the father-son duo is evident of an overt alliance and political favor from the BJP,” he said.

He emphasized that it’s incumbent upon the BJP and NC to clarify to the people of Jammu and Kashmir why no action has been taken despite undeniable evidence of corruption, all while affording special treatment to the father-son duo.

“If there truly isn’t any hidden understanding or alliance, then actions similar to those taken in other cases, which might be less severe than father-son corruption charges, should have been taken years ago. Yet, there appears to be a deliberate shielding of them. This is no secret,” he remarked.

Lone added that the NC is willfully trying to fan a communal divide as it is “hand in glove with the BJP,” citing Omar Abdullah’s statement on record about his willingness to work with Vajpayee again, implying no ideological contention with the party.

The mass joining event witnessed a diverse gathering, with the presence of notable personalities such as Ex-BDC Boniyar Bilal Ashiq Mir, former Sarpanchs, and hundreds of prominent political figures, underscoring the event’s significance. Constituency Incharge Uri Dr. Chalkoo, District President Baramulla Asif Lone, State Secretary Farooq Ahmad Chichi, Political Secretary Tasaduq Yaseen, Block President Uri Abdul Majeed Naik, YJKPC Vice President Rydham Singh, YJKPC Constituency President Uri Danish Mangral, YJKPC Spokesperson Srinagar Akbar Tango, Social Media Head Uri Tahir Iqbal, Nayeem Farooq, and others graced the occasion with their presence.