Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 11: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) will not contest the upcoming bypolls in Budgam and Nagrota Assembly seats, its chairman and former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today.
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He said the decision not to fight the bypolls was taken after thorough consultations and a ground-level assessment, which indicated limited organisational strength in these segments.
“We do not believe in symbolic contests or vote division. Where our support base is not sufficiently strong, we would rather consolidate efforts in other constituencies and focus on the broader mission of restoring democratic dignity and development in Jammu and Kashmir,” Azad said.
Reiterating his long-standing demand, the DPAP chairman once again called for the immediate restoration of full Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
“Effective governance requires close coordination between the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister, so that citizens’ grievances are addressed promptly and public welfare schemes reach every corner of the region,” he said.
Highlighting the plight of those affected by recent floods, Azad urged the Centre to announce a comprehensive financial relief package for the victims. He stressed that rebuilding lives and infrastructure must remain the top priority, beyond political or bureaucratic considerations.
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