Srinagar- National Conference (NC) Leader and Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah on Friday said that if his party wins the upcoming elections, they will prioritize amnesty for incarcerated persons.
He said this during a press briefing after the National Conference meeting at Party Headquarters where Ruhullah outlined the party’s election agenda, emphasizing the restoration of the state’s constitutional status and guarantees.
Ruhullah said that the party is currently engaging with the public and party members to identify key issues for the elections. “If there are elections and the party participates, then the biggest issue will be the constitutional status and guarantees of this state, which were taken from us. Not only will we talk about this in the elections, but if we succeed, we will also work on it,” Ruhullah said.
He said that the NC has started interactions with citizens and party members to address everyday concerns such as land and job rights, unemployment, electricity tariffs, power shortages, power projects, reservations, open merit, tourism, employment, education, healthcare, and the development of cities and towns.
A comprehensive manifesto would be prepared within the next 30-40 days, using public opinions and focusing on the development and representation.
He said that the manifesto will also include commitments to address land rights, job rights, unemployment, electricity issues, power projects, reservation policies, tourism, education, healthcare, and urban development.
“We are having a general discussion on what needs to be addressed. After this, we will open channels with people, interact with them in society, take their opinion, and within the next 30-40 days, we will bring a comprehensive manifesto and try to implement it,” he added.
Ruhullah said that in addition to these issues, the NC aims to work on the release and amnesty of incarcerated persons if they form the government.
The NC is preparing to bring a comprehensive manifesto in the coming weeks with a promise to address both constitutional issues and everyday concerns of the people, with a firm commitment to work towards the amnesty and release of incarcerated persons, he added.
Seeks Suggestions From People
NC on Friday sought suggestions from the people of Jammu and Kashmir for shaping the party’s manifesto for the forthcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory.
A meeting of the party’s manifesto committee led by former finance minister and senior NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather was held at the party headquarters here. After the meeting, the party sought suggestions from the people for the manifesto, which would be discussed by the committee and incorporated in the final document.
The party said the manifesto committee has sought suggestions from the general public, including youths and women.
“The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Manifesto Committee is seeking suggestions from the general public to help shape our future. Share your ideas by emailing [email protected] within the next week. Every suggestion will be thoroughly reviewed. Let’s build a better tomorrow together,” the NC said in a post on X.
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, who is a member of the manifesto committee, said the meeting discussed the issues for the elections, if they are conducted.
“The biggest issue for us is the status of this state, its constitutional status, restoration of those guarantees which were snatched from us. Not only will we talk about these issues in this election, but if we succeed, we will work on these issues,” Mehdi told reporters here
He said the NC has started deliberations within the party as well as with the people.
“We have started interacting with the people, party colleagues to know about the issues concerning the people which need to be addressed in the manifesto and then implement them if we form the government.
“Apart from (restoration of) Article 370, land rights, job rights, unemployment, electricity-related issues, increase in power tariffs, power projects, reservation issue, tourism, education sector, development of cities and towns are the other issues. There was a general discussion on which issues need to be addressed,” he said.
The manifesto committee of the party, which was formed on Monday, has been tasked to present a draft of the manifesto within 45 days.
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