Srinagar, May 13: Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, exercised her right to vote at Lalbazar in Srinagar, emphasizing the remarkable peacefulness of the election.
She credited Prime Minister Modi for championing democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, noting this election as a historic departure from decades of violence, coercion, and rigging.
Dr. Andrabi praised the LG administration for fostering an atmosphere conducive to free and fair voting, underscoring the positive transformation witnessed in the valley.
In her address to the media, Dr. Andrabi urged citizens to embrace this opportunity to strengthen democratic values and participate actively in the electoral process.
She highlighted the unprecedented absence of fear and intimidation on polling day, attributing it to the concerted efforts of the government to uphold democratic principles.
Furthermore, Dr. Andrabi called upon politicians with a narrow perspective to acknowledge the progress made in Kashmir, emphasizing the need to embrace positive change.
She appealed to all residents to contribute to the peaceful evolution of the region and to unite in building a brighter future.