Srinagar, Nov. 25 -- The Apni Party on Tuesday kicked off a major public outreach campaign from Kralagund in the Langate constituency, with party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari renewing his call for the Union Government to open a direct dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and restore statehood "as already promised."
Addressing a workers' convention, Bukhari said that bridging the "dil ki doori" (distance of hearts) was essential for lasting peace and stability in the region. He also urged the elected government to increase the domicile residency requirement from the current 15 years to 35 years, and to revisit the reservation policy to ensure it is "balanced and judicious."
Bukhari expressed concern over what he termed "u...