Bandipora, July 5 -- Suhail Rather

A one-day workers' convention of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party was held today at the Town Hall Bandipora.

Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari addressed the gathering and urged workers to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. He emphasised the need for organisational outreach and encouraged supporters to connect with people on the ground.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the convention, Bukhari said that July 13 holds historical importance in the region as it commemorates the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives in 1931. He said the day marks the beginning of a democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir and should be declared a public holiday.

He also called on the gov...