KD NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: In a notable political development in the Hazratbal Assembly segment, a large number of political activists from Gasoo on Thursday formally joined the Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Peoples Front (JKNPF), further strengthening the party’s presence in the constituency. The joining ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation, reflecting a visible shift in political alignment at the grassroots level.
According to local accounts, many of the new entrants had been actively associated with other mainstream political platforms in the past and had played key roles at the ward and mohalla levels. However, they reportedly felt sidelined in recent times, with their concerns and contributions allegedly going unacknowledged. This growing sense of neglect and lack of engagement is said to have prompted them to extend their support to JKNPF, which they described as a more accessible and responsive platform.
The induction programme was held in the presence of JKNPF Party President Jasif Ahmad Khan; Senior Vice President and Constituency In-charge Hazratbal, Basit Bashir Gagroo; Vice President Tanveer Jeelani; Youth President Sheeraz Ahmad Pandith; Constituency In-charge Chanapora Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai; Grievance Head Siraj-ud-Din; and several other senior party functionaries and workers. The event turned into a strong organisational show, with leaders welcoming the new members and assuring them of an active and meaningful role in party affairs.
Addressing the gathering, party leaders said the mass joining reflects the prevailing public mood in Hazratbal. They observed that many people in the segment have been expressing dissatisfaction over unresolved developmental concerns, limited public outreach, and what they termed as a widening gap between representatives and the electorate. The leaders maintained that the development underscores growing confidence in JKNPF’s vision and grassroots-oriented leadership.
Party President Jasif Ahmad Khan, while speaking on the occasion, reiterated the party’s commitment to addressing long-pending civic and developmental issues in Gasoo and adjoining areas. He assured the gathering that matters related to infrastructure, essential services, youth participation, and public welfare would be pursued on priority with sustained follow-up before the concerned authorities. He emphasized that the party believes in transparency, accountability, and people-centric politics.
Senior Vice President and Hazratbal Constituency In-charge Basit Bashir Gagroo stated that the constituency would receive focused attention in terms of organisational strengthening and public representation. He added that the party aims to build a robust grassroots network to ensure that grievances are promptly addressed and that political engagement remains continuous and inclusive.
Political observers view the joining as a boost for JKNPF in the Hazratbal segment, with the induction of experienced political activists expected to enhance the party’s outreach and organisational capacity in the area.
