Srinagar, June 26: In a significant political development, several prominent leaders, senior workers, and activists of the National Conference (NC) from Natipora in Chanapora constituency resigned from the party en masse on Friday and joined the Apni Party.
The joining took place during a workers’ meeting organised by Apni Party Ward President Natipora, Arjumand Makhdoomi, which was held to discuss local public grievances and party-related issues.
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari welcomed the new entrants into the party fold and expressed hope that their inclusion would strengthen the party’s organisational base in the Natipora area. He assured them that the Apni Party would serve as a platform dedicated to addressing public issues effectively.
Addressing the meeting, Bukhari urged party workers to intensify public outreach across Srinagar, stating that people were disillusioned with the performance of the ruling party.
He alleged that the National Conference had failed to fulfil key electoral promises, including job creation, regularisation of daily wagers, free electricity, LPG cylinders, and enhanced ration support. “People have now realised they were misled by false promises,” he said.
Bukhari further said that major issues such as restoration of statehood, employment generation, detainee release, and simplification of passport-related processes could only be addressed through engagement with the Union Government. He also reiterated his call for a structured dialogue between the Centre and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Several former NC leaders and workers, including Halqa President Mohammad Amin Bhat and others, formally joined the Apni Party on the occasion.
Senior party leaders including Vice President District Srinagar Aijaz Ahmad Rather, Ward President Budshah Nagar Imran Lone, and Member Committee District Srinagar Afroza Khan were also present.
