Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party | |
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| Abbreviation | JKAP |
| President | Altaf Bukhari |
| Secretary | Rafi Ahmed Mir, Vijay Bakaya |
| Founded | 8 March 2020 |
| Youth wing | Jammu and Kashmir Apni Youth Federation |
| Colours | Red White and blue |
| Seats in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | 0 / 90 |
| Seats in District Development Councils | 12 / 280 |
| Party flag | |
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| Website | |
| jkapniparty | |
The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir, India, founded by Altaf Bukhari in March 2020.[1] It has been considered a proxy of Bharatiya Janata Party.[2][3][4]
History
[edit]The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party was formed on 8 March 2020 by thirty one former members of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, and Indian National Congress which included former members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and cabinet ministers in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.[5] Altaf Bukhari was elected as the party's first president
An early success for the new party was its successful campaign to get the central Government of India to amend a recently promulgated law in order to make sure that government jobs in the region continue to be reserved for people with domiciled status.[6]
The Youth Wing is called Youth Apni Party, and the student wing is known as Jammu and Kashmir Apni Student Union. The Women's Wing is headed by Dilshad Shaheen as Provincial President for Kashmir and Pavneet Kour as Provincial President for Jammu.[7] [8]
Policy platform
[edit]The party describes itself as being "of the commoners, by the commoners, and for the commoners". One of its stated objective is to work for the full restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.[9] The party also believes that government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir should be reserved for long standing residents of the region.[10] It wants members of the displaced Kashmiri Hindu community to be able to safely return to their homes in the Kashmir Valley.[11] The party opposes dynastic politics.[5]
See also
[edit]- Politics of Jammu and Kashmir
- Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
- Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party
- Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party
- Ikkjutt Jammu
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Indian National Congress
- List of political parties in India
References
[edit]- ^ "Former PDP leader Altaf Bukhari launches 'Apni party'". The Times of India. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ Tantray, Shahid (13 May 2024). "The BJP's "proxies" in the Kashmir Lok Sabha elections". The Caravan. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Apni Party: With Centre's Helping Hand, 'Third Front' in Kashmir Slowly Takes Shape".
- ^ "The Indian Army's secretive role in hyper-nationalist protests in Kashmir".
- ^ a b "Altaf Bukhari launches Jammu and Kashmir Apni party, 31 leaders from PDP, NC, Congress to join". India Today. Asian News International. 8 March 2020.
- ^ "New domicile order for J&K came after Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari's parley with Centre". The New Indian Express. 6 April 2020.
- ^ KNS (16 February 2021). "Apni Party Constitutes Youth Wing". www.knskashmir.com. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ rising Kashmir (1 January 2024). "Without democratic setup people issues can't be solved: Pavneet Kour". www.risingkashmir.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Room, PTK News (4 April 2020). "Amending new domicile law a welcome step but our demand is restored statehood, protection of land.Rafi Mir".
- ^ "JKAP welcomes amendment to domicile order in Jammu and Kashmir, pledges to continue its struggle". Zee News. 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Altaf Bukhari floats Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party; outfit aims to restore statehood, ensure safe return of Kashmiri Pandits". Firstpost. 8 March 2020.