A statement said the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) conducted a day-long meeting to introspect and analyse the outcomes. AIP leaders engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding their performance, recognising that limited time for campaigning and reaching out to the masses impacted their ability to connect with the electorate, the statement said.
AIP emphasised that “despite the challenges, including Er Rashid’s delayed bail and numerous attempts at character assassination, it was evident that the political landscape had become a battle of NC, PDP, PC, Apni Party, Congress, and BJP versus Er Rashid and his AIP.” “This clearly reflects the growing influence and rising prominence of Er Rashid and the AIP,” party leaders remarked.
“AIP reaffirmed its promise to address all the issues of the people, with a vision to transform their aspirations into reality, regardless of the challenges,” the statement said.
AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi strongly criticised Omar Abdullah’s recent statement suggesting a “goodbye” to the fight for Article 370. “The party passed a resolution condemning this U-turn, even before any government formation. “Such a stance was not unexpected,” he said.
Nabi accused Omar of retreating from his responsibilities towards restoration of Article 370 for which he received electoral mandate. “He appears to be running away from this core issue of election campaign and has started now praising Narendra Modi and his government,” said Nabi.
