MIRPUR(AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, while appreciating the peaceful conduct of the first phase of LG polls in AJK, Muzaffarabad Division, and termed it as a victory of democracy.
Talking to media in the State metropolis on Monday the PM said, “I appreciate office bearers and workers of all the political parties who have played an important role in advancing politics and democracy in the state”.
Lauding political leadership for demonstrating maturity, the PM said that despite less security the poll process remained peaceful. “it shows the high level of political consciousness amongst the people and political leadership on one hand while it highlights the quality administration, capacity and capability of the security apparatus of the state of Azad Jammu Kashmir on the other.” he said.
While congratulating the victorious candidates of his ruling party, the PM said, “I congratulate the lion-hearted workers of Tehreek-e-Insaaf ran a successful campaign during the local body elections.
Referring to his party’s victory in the polls, he asserted, “It has been proved now that his party has become stronger due to its performance in Muzaffarabad”.
He expressed the hope that his ruling party would also show it’s performance in the second and third phase of elections being held in Poonch and Mirpur divisions as well. He said that PML-N President Shah Ghulam Qadir, former Prime Minister Raja Mohammad Farooq Haider, Opposition Leader Chaudhry Latif Akbar, People’s Party Member Legislative Assembly Mian Abdul Waheed, Syed Bazal Ali Naqvi and Sardar Javed Ayub faced defeat in their respective constituencies.
Key opposition leader’s defeat in the elections, he said, was a sign of his ruling party’s growing popularity and people’s trust in the party’s leadership. The PM said that he would live up to the expectations of the people of Azad Kashmir. He said that for 31 years, the people of Azad Kashmir were deprived of their basic rights by previous rulers. “They also tried to blackmail me on the municipal elections, but I did not compromise on the rights of the people”, he said.
The PM said that he was proud of Azad Kashmir’s civil administration and police for performing well and coming up to our expectations.
The Prime Minister also appreciated the efforts of the Election Commission and praised their efforts. The Prime Minister also appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in the Local Bodies elections.