Jammu, May 31 (KNS) : Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Saturday criticised the government for its failure to address the escalating unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. He accused the government of lacking the seriousness and commitment needed to tackle what he described as a “burning issue”, and said that rising unemployment is ruining the future of the youth.
He made these remarks today while addressing a party meeting in Jammu, which was convened to deliberate on the prevailing political and security situation, as well as certain party matters and pressing public issues. The meeting was attended by all senior party leaders from the Jammu province.
According to a party statement issued here, leaders from across the Jammu region shared their feedback and personal views on the current political and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. They also highlighted several pressing public issues and discussed important party matters with the president.
Speaking on the occasion, Altaf Bukhari said that the Apni Party is committed to serving the interests of the people and will do everything possible to uphold this responsibility. He emphasised that the party has a crucial role to play in highlighting public issues and grievances to ensure they are addressed by the government.
Altaf Bukhari expressed his deep concern over the growing unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir and said, “The government is not making any serious efforts to address the rising unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir. This lack of seriousness is worsening the situation and risking the future of our youth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelUnemployment is a burning issue that demands urgent and effective measures.”
He said that the Apni Party’s agenda is to strive for lasting peace, sustainable prosperity, and equitable development in Jammu and Kashmir, and that the party will continue its efforts in this direction.
The prominent party leaders who were present in the meeting included General Secretary Vijay Bakaya, Provincial president Manjit Singh, Provincial Senior Vice president Faqir Nath, Provincial Vice President Arun Chibber, Coordinator/ In-charge Pir Panjal Arun Sharma, Provincial Vice President Saleem Chaudhary, Provincial Vice President / In-charge OBC Wing Bhagat Ram, Provincial Secretary / In-charge Trade Wing Aijaz Kazmi, Provincial Secretary In-charge Minority Cell Balbir Singh Baba, District President Jammu Urban Abhay Bakaya, District President Rajouri Manzoor Bukhari, District President Kishtwar Mashood Mattoo, District President Doda Adil Wani, District President Udhampur Hans Raj Dogra, District President Jammu Rural (A) Pushp Dev Uppal, District President Jammu Rural (B) Advocate Harpreet Singh, District President Samba Raman Thapha, District President Rural ( Bani / Basohli ) Madan Lal Thakur, District President Rajouri Rural ( Nowshera / Kalakote )Vicky Soodan, Provincial Jammu Spokesperson Advocate Sahil Bharti, Provincial Spokesperson Jammu Raqiq Khan, Provincial President Women Wing Jammu Pavneet Kour, Provincial Social Media In-charge Jammu Vaibhav Mattoo, Provincial Joint Secretary Mohammad Asif, Party Leader Shankar Singh Chib, Party Leader Divansh Sharma, and others.(KNS)