Srinagar: A delegation of the newly formed People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration led by former Chief Minister and vice-president Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Omar Abdullah, Friday arrived in Kargil to meet local leaders of the region, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reported.
The delegation reached Drass this morning to interact with the local leaders and put forth the agenda of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration.
The delegation comprised of senior leaders including Omar Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, Nasir Aslam Wani, Muzafar Shah and Waheed Parra.
Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah said that the people of Drass warmly received the delegation and unequivocally endorsed the agenda of the Alliance.
“Warmly received by the people of Drass, who in one voice endorsed the agenda of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration,” he tweeted.
In an earlier tweet, Omar said, “People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration is heading to Kargil to hold consultations with the people to chart out the road ahead.” KNO
Reacting to the development, former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti said that she was glad to see the delegation engaging with the people.
“Glad to see all of you at Kargil to engage with the people. High time someone reached out to them since they too have grave apprehensions about the future,” she tweeted.
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