By Jayveer Singh
Jammu & Kashmir PDP Manifesto: In advance of the assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Jammu and Kashmir unveiled their election manifesto on Saturday. Mehbooba Mufti has pledged to provide 12 cylinders to the impoverished within a year.
On Saturday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) unveiled its electoral manifesto. This contains a pledge to provide the inhabitants of the state with 200 free units of power. Advocated are steps to rebuild trust between India and Pakistan as well as the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s state status.
In addition, pledges have been made to remove the water supply meter system and provide free water, provide 12 gas cylinders annually to the less fortunate members of society, eliminate property taxes on all homes and for women purchasing real estate, and do away with stamp duty.
Along with senior party leaders, Mehbooba Mufti unveiled the manifesto at an event held at the party headquarters. It stated that the PDP is dedicated to returning Jammu and Kashmir to its original status while making sure that the voice of its people is heard and their rights are respected. The PDP is relentless in its struggle to restore the constitutional protections that were wrongfully abrogated.
The manifesto claimed that the unlawful and unconstitutional removal of Article 370, 35A in 2019 had made the Kashmir dispute much more problematic. The PDP is adamant that the only path forward is real engagement. Improving India-Pakistan relations was a priority for the party. It pledged to support diplomatic efforts between the two nations, placing a focus on regional cooperation, measures to foster confidence, and conflict resolution.
The “People’s Aspirations” manifesto calls for creating complete connection for social and commercial interchange across the Line of Command. It promotes a shared economic market and a regional free trade area. The party wants to use Jammu and Kashmir to reopen historic trade routes to Central and South Asia. The manifesto pledges to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and calls for the removal of the Public Safety Act (PSA), the Enemy Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Pledges to uphold the rights of Jammu and Kashmiri citizens to their land and employment
The manifesto also commits to investigating and resolving instances of wrongful dismissal, such as the firing of government personnel in Jammu and Kashmir for supposedly encouraging terrorism. The party pledged to defend the land and labor rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and stated that locals will be given priority in all government contracts, including those related to mining.
It promises to accelerate the identification and fast-track hiring of candidates for all government positions within a year of the party taking office. Within a year, sixty thousand daily wage earners will become regularized. Start programs to generate jobs in important industries including technology, agriculture, and tourism.
Promise of Kashmiri Pandits’ honorable return
In the PDP manifesto, it is said that “ensuring that they are welcomed as respected members of our community” is a key component in the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. The party is dedicated to the honorable repatriation of Pandits from Kashmir to their native land.”
“To unite all parties involved in order to resolve this humanitarian issue. The manifesto states, “It is not merely a return, but a rehabilitation of Kashmir’s cultural and spiritual core. Farmers are the first to benefit from the Center’s five marla land program for households without access to land.
Additionally, it stated that the party will support Sharda Peeth’s opening and promotion as a legitimate religious destination across the Line of Control. The effort seeks to foster more mutual understanding and harmony amongst communities on both sides of the Line of Control as well as reunify individuals with their cultural and religious heritage.
BJP refers to the PDP manifesto as a template.
Former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta claimed that the PDP manifesto was a direct replica of the National Conference platform. They are traitors and come from the same boat. They have the backing of Congress as well.
He went on to say that we should consider all of these concerns that they are using to try to turn Jammu and Kashmir into a hell again. They wish to free the inmates who used to throw stones. It is obvious that they rely on one another. Congress is attempting to rescue itself after being completely destroyed.