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Altaf Bukhari meets PM Modi, raises statehood, 4G restoration issues

Srinagar
January 25, 2021

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday evening met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and presented a memorandum highlighting the pressing demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting that lasted almost for an hour was held in a very cordial atmosphere, read a statement issued by Apni Party. Bukhari expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for tackling the COVID pandemic and initiating a comprehensive vaccination drive in the country, it read.

He also thanked the Prime Minister for sanctioning a special package for the revival of the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

During the course of the meeting, Bukhari reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood to J&K and urged the Prime Minister not to delay fulfillment of this commitment any further.

Expressing serious concern with regard to the rising unemployment rate in J&K, Bukhari urged for formulation of a comprehensive employment package for the J&K youth who have been yearning for a dignified livelihood.