Srinagar April 21 (KNS): People's Democratic Party here on Sunday organized several public meetings in different areas of Srinagar District. The meetings were held in Buzuhama, Habak, and other areas of Hazratbal Constituency. PDP Youth President and candidate for the Srinagar-Pulwama parliamentary constituency, Waheed ur Rehman Parra addressed the public meetings. He was accompanied by senior leader and former Minister & MLA Asiya Naqash, along with other party functionaries.

In his address, Waheed ur Rehman Parra said that people are silent, but they are not happy with the way New Delhi is dealing with and looking at Kashmir. There is extreme silence among people, and the future of young and next generation is uncertain. He emphasized that the youth of Srinagar need to set a trend by voting in large numbers this time, which will spread across the valley.

He urged the youngsters to exercise their voting rights to bring about positive change in the Valley. He stressed the importance of seizing the opportunity to shape their futures, cautioning against the repercussions of abstaining from the electoral process. He emphasized that boycotting the elections could exacerbate the challenges faced by the Kashmiri populace, particularly the educated yet unemployed youth.

People from different walks of life in Srinagar, including youth, students, sportspeople, and civil society, voiced their resounding support for Mehbooba Mufti's steadfast leadership during turbulent times, emphasizing her resolute stance as a beacon of hope for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

Speaking on the occasion, they expressed admiration for Mehbooba Mufti's unwavering defense against the onslaughts faced by the people of Jammu & Kashmir. They hailed her as a true leader, stating that her steadfast stance during the abrogation of Article 370 resonated deeply with the sentiments of the people of J&K.

Praising her fearless consistency, courage, and dedication post-abrogation of Article 370, they said that without any doubt, Mehbooba Mufti embodies steadfast leadership, whether in office or opposition. Her unwavering commitment to the youth of J&K, treating them like family, sets her apart. Unlike opponents whose positions shift with power, Mehbooba Mufti remains consistent in her principles and exhibits compassion towards her people. "Her stance for her people remains unchanged whether in Delhi or Srinagar," they asserted.(KNS)