Uri, May 18: Peoples Conference (PC) President Sajad Gani Lone today National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah’s defeat will symbolise triumph of oppressed common Kashmiri.
He was addressing a convention here. Lone urged the people of North Kashmir to vote for PC to usher in transformative change, aiming to propel the region towards development and dignified living. He emphasized the critical choice facing the electorate. “ The choice is to embrace change or remain ensnared in economic disparity, developmental stagnation, and erosion of dignity that remains the hallmark of NC,” PC President said.
Lone accused Omar Abdullah of being disconnected from the local populace. “PC is absolutely confident of securing a win from the North Kashmir Parliamentary Constituency. However, winning is not as important to him as the loss of Omar Abdullah,” he said.
“The defeat of Omar Abdullah would symbolize the end of helplessness that the majority of Kashmiris have felt under their rule. It would mark the defeat of torture, draconian laws and unjust executions. It would be a victory for those who were wronged in 1987 rigged elections including my father. A victory for the innocent martyrs who rest in their graves and a triumph for their families. It would be a win for those who were arbitrarily detained and imprisoned under the PSA. Most importantly, it would be a victory for the common Kashmiri who has faced humiliation at the hands of NC. This defeat means much more than just my personal victory,” he said.