Centre holds the key to resolve J&K problems: Bukhari

jj correspondent

Srinagar, June 11: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari said on Sunday that the central government holds the key to resolve the problems and challenges of Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370.
“Jammu and Kashmir is destined to remain a part of India, and New Delhi holds the resources and capacity to resolve the problems and challenges the J&K is facing, especially post August 5, 2019, Bukhari said while addressing a party convention at Reshnagri in south Kashmir’s Shopian district .
Bukhari urged people not to fall prey to the emotional slogans or unattainable goals that are used by the traditional political parties and their leaders solely for their own political gains.He said, “While fighting against the country, we have tragically lost thousands of our youngsters either to jails or graveyards so far. We cannot bear the burden of further deaths and destruction on this land because the future of our youth and generations to come is at stake. Therefore, we must be brutally honest with ourselves, stop following unattainable goals, and not be swayed by emotional slogans anymore.”
He promised that the Apni Party will ensure the solutions to J&K’s problems come from New Delhi, as despite being the problem creators, it also holds the key to viable solutions.
He said, “The solutions to our problems, created by the centre, lie with the centre.” And, I promise you that if the Apni Party receives the mandate to form the next government, we will ensure that New Delhi addresses all these issues to our utmost satisfaction. Everything that is required for Jammu and Kashmir’s prosperity and development would come from the centre.”
Bukhari promised people that the Apni Party would ensure ideal solutions to the issues that farmers and orchardists in Jammu and Kashmir are facing.He said, “Given my personal experience in the farming and orchard cultivation business, I understand your problems better than anyone else. I am also aware that fruit growers in this region are facing a scarcity of adequate cold storage facilities.”
Demanding an inquiry into the reasons behind the violation of norms regarding the provision of cold storage facilities in Shopian, he said, “The previous governments allotted and allowed establishing of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage to benefit certain individuals with political connections”.
He alleged that these CA storages have become advantageous only for the privileged people, while poor farmers are subjected to sufferings.
He further said, “I give you my assurance that we will bring about a positive transformation in our agriculture and horticulture sectors, aligning them with the necessary requirements and demands and elevating their standards.”
“Once our party is elected, we will officially designate horticulture as an industry. Also, we will be establishing ‘Apple Villages’ in Shopian and other suitable locations to harness and nurture the natural potential in the horticulture sector”, he added. UNI