Jammu:
Senior National Conference leaders today made a passionate appeal to the party Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to reconsider his decision not to contest upcoming Elections to the Legislative Assembly till Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory, stating that his leadership has been a beacon of hope for the people in this part of the country.
“ The unwavering commitment of Jenab Omar Abdullah in restoration of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and the echo of his strong voice at multiple levels has been equally instrumental, apart from the unequivocal directions of the Supreme Court, in the Election Commission of India announcing the Three Phase Election Schedule”, Senior National Conference leaders said in a joint statement, issued from Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan here this afternoon.
Besides NC Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, the signatories to the joint statement included four Zonal Presidents of Jammu Province S/Sh Sajjad Ahmed Kitchloo former Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana Former Deputy Chairman Legislative Council, Ram Paul Former Minister and Abdul Gani Malik Former Minister.
The senior leaders stated that Jenab Omar Abdullah doesn’t reflect the urges and aspirations of the National Conference rank and file only but the people of both the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of religion, caste or creed.
Omar Sahib’s forward looking vision and decisive leadership besides commitment to democratic values and the welfare of the people has hugely influenced the policies of the party and therefore his stewardship at this crucial juncture assumes greater significance, they added.
Reaffirming their unwavering support and commitment to the Party Vice President, the senior leaders exuded confidence that with his dynamic leadership, the National Conference will emerge stronger in the upcoming elections, which are going to change the destiny of Jammu and Kashmir and restoration of its pristine glory as a full fledged State that had been jewel in the crown of India.
"We urge Jenab Omar Abdullah to respect the aspirations of the millions of NC workers in general and the people of J&K in particular to reconsider his decision, as his participation is not just a matter of personal choice but a reflection of the collective will of the party that is a mass movement with history of service and sacrifice for the people”, the NC leaders said.
They hoped that under the leadership of Dr Farooq Abdullah and Jenab Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir will get the statehood and the rights of the people back. “Together we will script a new saga of peace, progress, development and prosperity “, the statement asserted.