SRINAGAR, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has announced the immediate dissolution of the party’s entire organizational structure. Sources reveal that new office bearers, along with various wings and committees, will be appointed following consultations with senior party leaders.
The announcement was made on Friday at the JKPDP headquarters in Srinagar. This decision follows the recent assembly elections held in the Union Territory, after which Mehbooba congratulated the National Conference-Congress alliance for securing the “people’s mandate.”
“The people have given a clear mandate, leaving no room for interference or manipulation,” Mehbooba stated, emphasizing that if the election had led to a hung assembly, certain “tricks” could have been employed to disrupt the people’s decision. “I am pleased with the way people have voted. There’s no chance for anyone to meddle now,” she added.
In the assembly elections, the National Conference emerged as the leading party with 42 seats, followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party with 29 seats, Congress with 6, and PDP with 3 seats.
“I extend my congratulations to the National Conference-Congress leadership for their decisive victory and to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for supporting a stable government,” Mehbooba expressed during a press conference. She highlighted the difficult circumstances faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, 2019, and the pressing need for a stable administration.
Additionally, Mehbooba thanked PDP leaders and workers for their dedication throughout the campaign. “I am grateful to our PDP workers and leaders who persisted despite challenges. I urge them not to lose hope,” she said.
The assembly elections were conducted in three phases on September 18, September 26, and October 1, filling all 90 seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
