Saleem Akhter Malik(RESHI) is a eminent Social activist, Politician of Indian Administered Kashmir and has recently joined electoral fray from prestigious Zadibal Constituency of Kashmir in the historic Jammu & Kashmir election 2014 . He has been an active activist against drug addiction. In an exclusive interview with the Ground Report , Saleem Akhter talks to Rameez Makhdoomi.
What is your take on polity of National conference and People’s Democratic Party two main parties of Kashmir?
NC, PDP have done nothing in Zadial constituency and Zadibal constituency is among the most backward constituencies of the Jammu & Kashmir state .NC, PDP have failed miserably to develop Kashmir and have just worked for personal gains.
How do you rate the performance of present National Conference MLA from Zadibal?
NC Mla honorable Peer Afaq’s work can e etter told y people and people narrate that present MLA has failed on all fronts and people of constituency state that he did not even them once during recent epic floods. Even he could not give us one single fire station or fire emergency vehicle to us.He has failed Zadial constituency on all counts
What is your view on NC, PDP electoral chances in Kashmir?
NC, PDP are just promoting dynastic rule and are just using lack money to lure voters and although have their presence in many areas.
Is it possible for ruling BJP at centre to grab any seats outhere in Kashmir?
BJP Can only grab seats in Kashmir if there is a harsh boycott and thus they can bank upon boycott . If BJP will grab impressive seats they will scrap article 370 which would be detrimental to interests of Kashmir.
What is your mantra of development in Zadibal?
Doing development of the constituency is the duty of concerned Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) , I would focus also on changing the mindset of my people and address the burning social issues like drug addiction and unemployment to change the face of Zadibal.
What would be core of your agenda of change?
Without doubt Weavers, Workers would be my focus. Ensuring basic amenities like electricity and clean drinking water in first 90 days after my being elected would be my priority. Ensuring end to social vices and also made it clear that I would with full voice raise the issue of grave human rights violations. Making transport services available till late night and ensuring hassle free transport to Amdakadal and Baghwanpora areas is my priority.
Your message?
It is historic opportunity for Zadibal people to change the face of this backward area as if elected I will change face of Zadibal towards betterment.
