J&K Apni Party threatens to quit DDCs

Srinagar, August 2

The J&K Apni Party, which was formed after the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in 2019, on Monday threatened that its District Development Council (DDC) members would submit their resignations alleging that their work to assist people in remote areas was being hindered by the UT administration.

Reminding the administration of the promises made by PM Narendra Modi on empowering local bodies, JKAP chief Altaf Bukhari said his council members were either not allowed to function or their movement had been completely restricted. “We are left with no other option but to resign because the UT administration is time and again failing us and not allowing us to deliver on the ground and provide relief to the people in remote villages. I do not wish to show false dreams to the people,” Bukhari said. The J&K Apni Party had won 15 seats on its symbol and independents supported by it bagged another 21. — PTI