A day after he resigned from National Conference former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool along with his son Sheikh Gowhar, Thursday, joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They were welcomed into the party fold by the party patron, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.Senior party leaders, Naeem Akhtar, Chief Spokesperson; Syed Altaf Bukhari, candidate for Amirakadal constituency; Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, State Secretary and Chief Election coordinator and Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani, MLA Beerwa, were also present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion, Mufti said the doors of PDP are open for all well meaning people, who want contribute in the party’s efforts to bring about lasting peace, and development in the region. He said it is encouraging that the people in large numbers are joining the PDP and reposing their faith in the democratic process to find solution of their problems. Mufti said the party represents hope and optimism in Jammu and Kashmir in the days of gloom and disenchantment.
Appealing people from different walks of life particularly youth to become part of the party, Mufti said PDP offers a platform for all well meaning people to encourage them and play their role in party’s vision of political resolution and good governance. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool said PDP; by way of its pro-people policies is the only viable regional alternative for the people of the state. He said the ruling government has failed to do anything good for the people of Kashmir except strengthening the instrument of oppression to unleash terror on them. Sheikh said PDP is the only party having a clear agenda for the betterment of the youth, state.
Expressing hope in the leadership of the PDP, he said he has decided to join the party due to its pro-people and revolutionary policies. He said the Jammu and Kashmir is presently passing through the difficult times and it is only credible leadership of the PDP which not only can ensure the lasting peace in the region but will take the state to new heights of development and prosperity.