SRINAGAR: PDP’s Youth Wing President and assembly candidate from Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Para, addressed a rally in Karnah while campaigning for the PDP candidate Firdous Mir.
He highlighted the transformative vision of the late Mufti Sayeed, emphasising the unity of Kashmiris and the importance of fostering peace through cross-border trade and the movement of individuals with dignity.
“Mufti’s vision transformed Kashmir, uniting its people and facilitating the free movement of goods and individuals across the Line of Control (LOC), paving the way for collaboration and peace,” Para said.
Para described the August 2019 decision as a direct assault on the dignity and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “The August 2019 decision was made to humiliate Kashmiris,” he said, adding, “Anyone who dares to speak up after August 2019 is put behind bars — be it politicians, journalists, lawyers, or even moulvis.”
Para urged the people of Karnah to reject the return of repressive measures that once plagued the region. “Don’t vote for the revival of crackdowns, Ikhwan, or POTA. Instead, vote in favour of peace, progress, and the free movement of people and goods across the LOC,” highlighting PDP’s commitment to regional cooperation as a path to lasting peace and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.