AIP Slams National Conference for Hypocrisy, Releases Election Manifesto

 

Releases List of candidates from North Kashmir

 

Adv Majid from Handwara, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh from Langate, 

 

Adv Mursaleen from Sopore,

 

 

Srinagar, September 7: Awami Ittihaad Party (AIP), under the leadership of jailed leader Engineer Rashid, launched a fierce verbal offensive against the National Conference (NC) today, condemning it for hypocrisy and failing the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

In a highly charged press conference, AIP Chief Spokesman Inam Un Nabi, alongside prominent leaders such as Sheikh Ashiq, former J&K Chamber and Commerce leader, Gazanfar Ali, ex-DC Shopian, and Former High Court Bar Association General Secretary Advocate GN Shaheen, took aim at NC’s so-called “double standards” and lack of genuine leadership.

 

Inam Un Nabi denounced NC’s Omar Abdullah, accusing him of living in a bubble of comfort while Engineer Rashid and countless others suffer in jail. “Soon after the abrogation of Article 370, Omar Abdullah was in safe custody, treated with five-star luxuries, while true leaders like Engineer Rashid have been subjected to real hardship for the last five years,” Inam declared. He accused Abdullah of distorting the truth and twisting facts to deceive the public. “It is outrageous that Abdullah accuses ‘Kuch Shakhas’ (some people) of plotting against him from jail—this is not just a lie, it’s a blatant insult to all those Kashmiris languishing in jails across the country,” he added.

 

Inam went on to expose the stark difference between Engineer Rashid’s service as MLA for Langate and the deep-rooted corruption and misgovernance in NC-dominated constituencies, which he described as “black holes of development.” According to him, “Langate stood as a beacon of pro-people politics under Rashid, while NC constituencies were buried under incompetence and nepotism.”

 

Taking a strong swipe at Omar Abdullah’s campaign antics, Inam condemned his theatrics as undignified, particularly his act of removing his cap to ask for votes. “This is a cheap political stunt from someone who has lost touch with the ground realities,” he remarked.

 

AIP also unveiled its much-awaited manifesto during the press conference, vowing to fight for the restoration of Article 370, secure job and land rights for J&K’s people, and ensure the holistic development of all regions. The manifesto lays out plans to combat unemployment, drug addiction, and address the welfare of daily wage workers, while promising to turn Kashmir into a “jail-free” state.

 

Among its key pledges are the rehabilitation of divided families across borders, improving healthcare access, and making education more inclusive. The party also stressed its commitment to reviewing the wrongful termination of government employees and fighting for the restoration of the University of Kashmir’s autonomy.

 

The manifesto calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners, including those held under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). It also promises to reintroduce the Darbar Move, which was scrapped by the current administration, and place a complete ban on the sale of liquor.

 

“The people of Jammu and Kashmir are awake now, and NC’s days of fooling them are over,” Inam asserted, expressing confidence that AIP will lead the charge against the anti-people politics of parties like NC.

 

Despite Engineer Rashid’s imprisonment, the AIP remains determined to contest the upcoming elections, vowing to bring about real change and represent the true voice of the people.

 

Meanwhile, AIP announced a fresh list of seven candidates from North Kashmir for the forthcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

AIP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has recommended and approved the mandate of Er. Muneer Khan for Uri Constituency, Mohammad Muzaffar Dar for Rafiabad Constituency, Adv. Mursaleen for Sopore Constituency, Peerzada Firdous for Kupwara Constituency, Adil Nazir Khan for Gulmarg Constituency, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh for Langate Constituency, Abdul Majid Banday for Handwara Constituency, Ashok Kumar Raina for Chamb (Jammu) Constituency.

 

Meanwhile Prominent Activist from Khansahib Er. Sheikh Jehangeer joined AIP and will be AIP candidate from Khansahib. Another candidate Mohammad Shafi Kankashi from Assembly Constituency Khanyar joined AIP and withdraw his nomination in favour of AIP candidate Parveez Jamwal