Inam Un Nabi said the administration imposed unjustified restrictions and prevented AIP leaders and workers from assembling to voice public concerns over what the party terms as anti-worker and anti-poor changes in the employment guarantee scheme. He said the move reflects intolerance towards democratic dissent and an attempt to silence voices questioning policies that directly affect livelihoods.
The AIP Chief Spokesperson said that the authorities barred several senior party leaders, including General Secretary Prince Parveez, DDC Muzaffar Dar, Prof. Naseer Rather, Ajaz Lone, Mohammad Akbar, Farooq Ahmad and Inayat Ahmad from participating in the proposed protests. “Stopping political leaders from peacefully expressing people’s grievances is a direct assault on democratic norms and constitutional rights,” he said.
Meanwhile, AIP said it will hold a peaceful sit-in protest as per schedule tomorrow at Lal Chowk, Anantnag, against the MGNREGA amendments.
