The meeting held an extensive review of the deepening political, economic and social challenges facing the people of Jammu & Kashmir and resolved that the party would continue to vigorously raise these issues at every democratic forum while steadfastly advocating for the rights, dignity and aspirations of the people.

 

Keeping in view the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and the extensive traffic regulations and movement restrictions in force on the highways during the pilgrimage period, the Core Committee unanimously resolved that the Party’s Foundation Day on 28th July 2026 will be observed through district-level conventions across Jammu & Kashmir instead of a single central gathering. The decision was taken to ensure smooth conduct of the Yatra while enabling party workers and supporters across the Union Territory to participate in the Foundation Day programmes.

 

The convention for Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam and Bandipora will be held at Srinagar and will be led by Party President Ms. Mehbooba Mufti. The Anantnag convention will be led by senior party leader and former Minister Abdul Rehman Veeri, Kulgam by former Deputy Speaker and party VP Mohammad Sartaj Madni, Pulwama by former Member of Parliament and Party Chief Spokesperson Dr. Mehboob Beg, Baramulla by former Minister and General Secretary (Organisation) Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Kupwara by former Minister and General Secretary Adv. Abdul Haq Khan, and Shopian by former Minister and senior party leader Naeem Akhtar.

 

The Core Committee expressed serious concern over what it described as the continuing atmosphere of fear and uncertainty prevailing in Jammu & Kashmir. Members noted that the persistent culture of raids, repeated searches and coercive measures has cast a shadow over normal civic life, creating a widespread sense of harassment and insecurity among ordinary citizens. The leadership observed that a democratic society cannot flourish where people continue to live under an environment of constant apprehension.

 

The meeting also held an in-depth discussion on the unending trauma being faced by hundreds of families whose loved ones continue to languish in jails for prolonged periods, often without timely conclusion of trials.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIt was observed with concern that in several cases, even after courts grant bail, fresh cases are registered, resulting in continued incarceration. Such practices, the Committee said, deepen public alienation and raise serious questions about the credibility of institutions that people expected would safeguard their constitutional and legal rights.

 

Expressing grave concern over the growing unemployment crisis, the Core Committee said that an entire generation of educated youth is being pushed towards despair due to the absence of a credible employment policy and meaningful economic opportunities. Despite repeated promises, the leadership noted that there has been little by way of concrete measures to generate sustainable jobs or revive the local economy. The PDP reiterated that addressing unemployment must become an immediate priority, as prolonged neglect threatens both the social fabric and the future of Jammu & Kashmir’s youth.

 

The Committee also strongly condemned the restrictions imposed on observing 13th July, Martyrs’ Day, describing them as deeply unfortunate and inconsistent with democratic values. It observed that while the entire nation rightly commemorates those who fought against autocratic and colonial rule, the people of Jammu & Kashmir are repeatedly prevented from paying homage to the martyrs of 13 July 1931, who laid down their lives in the struggle against autocratic governance, years before similar movements gained momentum in many other parts of the country.

 

The leadership stated that history cannot be erased through prohibitory orders, barricades or restrictions. The memory of the martyrs lives in the hearts and minds of the people and cannot be extinguished by preventing peaceful tributes. The Core Committee announced that PDP leadership and workers will proceed to offer tributes to the martyrs and urged the administration not to impose restrictions on peaceful commemorative programmes. The party maintained that respecting historical memory and allowing peaceful remembrance are essential attributes of any confident democracy.

 

Reaffirming its commitment to democratic and peaceful politics, the Core Committee resolved that the PDP will continue to stand with the people of Jammu & Kashmir and intensify its efforts to highlight their concerns while defending their constitutional, political and democratic rights.(KNS)