8th INDO-PAK LOVE & PEACE DAY (2015)

 

Darakhshan dends peace messages to Pakistan

“Darakhshanji’s peace intiative is now our Initiative. We adopt this concept,”said ASHOK Koul

14th Feb 2015, Amid continuous ceasefire violations and support to the terror structure operating in Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi organized an impressive function to commemorate 8^th Indo-Pak Love & Peace Day today on the bank of the river Chinab at border town Akhnoor.  In 2008 Dr Darakhshan had christened Valentine’s Day as Indo-Pak Love & Peace Day and since then she organizes this grand event to commemorate the day at the LOC or the International Border. Her Valentine messages of peace have reached well to Pakistan and the media of the neighboring country has debated a lot on the peace messages sent from this end. Many NGO working on Peace have also sent appreciation to Dr Darakhshan Andrabi for this unique and historical move. This year for the first time we saw a Chief Guest on the occasion. And he was none other than the General Secretary of State BJP Ashok Koul while as the MLA of Akhnoor Rajiv Sharma and MLA Chamb Dr Bhagat were the guest of honour.  This year’s Valentine message to Pakistan was to shun border violations, and stop support to terror structure operating in J&K. The colourful event included rubber boats filled with flowers and burning diyason them which were flown down the Chinab waters into the Pakistan territory. When Dr Darakhshan along with Chief Guest Ashok Koul  dispatched these rubber boats carrying flowers for Pakistan , she spoke to about her intention, “Despite hodtile situation on borders we send love and peace to Pakistan,”. Speaking on the occasion, BJP State General Secretary Ashok Koul said that darakhshan’s initiative is not BJP ‘s initiative. “We have adopted this historic initiative of Darakhshanji and henceforth we will be celebrating this day on a very bigger scale,” said BJP General Secretary. He said that peace loving India cannot allow any direct or indirect attack to our national integrity and solidarity. He said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership separatism has started being isolated in the state and the country and the tough stand of the present government regarding the national security has yielded results. Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Ashok Koul, MLA Akhnoor Rajiv Sharma, and others paid tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives fighting terrorism in J&K. White Pigeons signifying peace were flown into skies towards Pakistan signifying our wish that the sub-continent becomes a place of peace and brotherhood.  Coloured candles anddiyas in heart shape were illuminated on the occasion with which signified the wish of the people of India that the darkness of hate, terror and bias goes away with the light of peace, love and brotherhood. Other prominent people which attended the function included Dr Nissar Ahmad, Ajay Kumar Sharma, Kamaljeet Singh, , Mohan Lal and other leaders of BJP.

Darakhshan's Sonwar Assemby Election Crusade

SDP merges into BJP

Greater Jammu  

JAMMU, NOV 1: The State unit of BJP got further strengthened when Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP), under its State President Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, merged into BJP besides a large number of social activists joining the party on the occasion. The new entrants led by Dr Andrabi were garlanded and welcomed into the party fold by State President and MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, Leader of Legislative party Ashok Khajuria, State Election Campaign Committee Chairman Dr. Nirmal Singh, State General Secretaries Ashok Kaul, Kavinder Gupta and Bali Bhagat besides party MLA Sham Choudhary. Jugal Kishore Sharma, on the occasion said that BJP is heading towards becoming the dominant and the largest party due to its popularity and acceptability among all in Jammu & Kashmir and SDP’s merger has strengthened our base throughout the state. He said that the merger of SDP and joining of such a large number of people drawn from different walks of life

will obviously prove to take BJP to new heights. Ashok Khajuria said that the entire length and breadth of the state is yearning for the victory of BJP in the ensuing assembly elections. The party's slogan 'BJP Lao Pradesh Bachao' is attracting the attention of the masses and we are getting overwhelming response. There is no doubt that with each passing day, BJP is reaching closer to government formation in J&K.

 Ashok Kaul said that the much awaited "Achche Din" have begun as the people themselves are realizing that in the shortest time the BJP led government under Narendra Modi has been displaying its commitment for good governance, corruption free administration, bringing down price line and working for common people.He prased Dr Darakhshan for her nationalistic and pan-India ideology.

Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, while briefing about the merger of SDP into BJP, said that the slogan of change, has been echoing in every nook and corner of J&K and the whole nation is looking towards the people's decision to show door to NC, Congress and PDP and bring in BJP which has proved its credentials during four month rule at the centre. She said that her new political innings will be equally important so far her contribution to the peace, development and service through politics was concerned.

SDP shares the pain of Kachwari fire affected people in Budgam

18^th of Oct 2014

                                                                    

“Government should come out with Priority Guidelines regarding  relief after natural calamities”: Dr Darakhshan                                  

Socialistic Democratic Party President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today visited Kachwari village in Budgam where a fire had gutted many houses resulting in a huge damage to the property. She was accompanied by SDP leader Dr Nissar Ahmad Dar. Dr Darakhshan met the villagers who had lost their houses in the village and assured them full help. She also assured them that she will be taking up the issue of their rehabilitation with the district administration and with expedite the process of their rehabilitation.  “I demand to the state government to devise Priority Guidelines regarding relief and rehabilitation of the people who are hit by natural calamities. It will help the people in distress without facing the difficulties as is a practice in our state,” said Dr Darakhshan. SDP President said that those who are affected by natural calamities should not face doo-to-door humiliation for their rehabilitation. Dr Andrabi said that it was surprising to see no political representative or administrative officer visiting the fire victims. She said that the government should expedite the process of the rehabilitation of these homeless people who will suffer due to the cold climate if they are not provided with financial help. She said that she will soon try to provide some help to the sufferers.

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi addresses Party Convention at Kulgam

17^th June 2014

                                                                                                                     “Self- Sufficiency of the State is our Political Thrust Point”: Dr Darakhshan

“People of Kashmir have been exploited by politicians for the last six decades by different politicians and political parties of J&K,” said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi while addressing a district level SDP workers’ Convention in the Town Hall of Kulgam. After successfully completing the first phase of door-to-door membership drive in all the blocks of Kulgam district, SDP District President Bilal Ahmad Bhat had convened the Convention to assess the party’s Public Contact Programme of the district. Other leaders who addressed the convention included Dr Nissar Ahmad, Engineer Ghulam Hassan and Choudhary Mohammad Aslam. In her address Dr Darakhshan Andrabi said that the irony of Kashmir has been that the public representatives rather than addressing the basic public needs have been selling the sentiments to people. She said that the real issue of Kashmir is the issue of eradication of the politics of exploitation. “Politicians have given us nothing but deprivation of basic amenities. The myopic vision of our politicians has remained a barricade in our dream of self-sufficiency,’ said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi. She asked the people to go for a change and vote for development only. “SDP is the only local political group which has devised extensive scientific survey based economic reconstruction plan for the state targeted to the economic self-sufficiency of the state,” said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi.

Darakhshan Meets Union Home Minister & Presents VISION DOCUMENT

NEW DELHI, May 30: Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) president Dr Darakhshan Andrabi met the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in his office here today and presented the vision document of her party on J&K’s economic development. The document prepared by the party, under the guidance of Dr Darakhshan is an extensive study of the economy of the J&K State conducted by the party with the assistance of reputed economists  and carries the suggestive plans for strengthening the local resources  and developing  State’s shattered economy.
Dr Darakhshan Andrabi expressed that by placing development and peace as the thrust points of NDA Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national level, the people in J&K have nurtured great hopes for the good days ahead. The SDP leader further expressed hope that the new Government  at New Delhi will surely restructure the J&K policy to address the ailments of politics of the State which has exploited the people for decades. The Home Minister assured Dr Andrabi that the Central Government will seriously study her party’s vision document  and try to generate special job opportunities for the unemployed youth of the troubled J&K State.

Meeting Dr Jitendra Singh after his induction in Union Cabinet

       Dr Darakhshan Meets Dr Jetender Singh

    Presents a Memorandum for the Prime Minister

31st May 2014 (New Delhi): Socialistic Democratic Party President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today held a detailed meeting with Dr Jitender Singh, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office at New Delhi. She presented a Memorandum for the Prime Minister regarding the state of Jammu & Kashmir. In her memorandum SDP President demanded a special economic and employment package for the state of J&K. She also demanded the establishment of a mega Industrial base in the state for giving a boost to the state's shattered economy. Dr Andrabi demanded special concession in Power sector to the state of Jammu & Kashmir in lieu of the Indus Water Treaty. Dr Jitender Singh assured Dr Andrabi that the new government under the leadership of Narendra Modi will be working on a new J&K policy where politics of exploitation and opportunism is not encouraged. He assured Dr Darakhshan of special economic up-liftment of J&K in the days to come.

Many prominent people join SDP

Today many prominent people from different parts of J&K joined SDP and pledged to work  for Dr Darakhshan Andrabi's nationalistic political mission.

Darakhshan in support of BJP Candidate Dr Jitendra Singh at Kishtwar and Doda

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi toured many places in Kishtwar and Doda and campaigned for BJP Candidate Dr Jitendra Singh.

Dr Darakhshan supports Dr Jitendra Singh

SDP reiterates its decision of support to BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha seat

                 13 April: Socialistic Democratic Party President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today reiterated party’s support to BJP candidate for Udhampur-Kathua seat Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing a Press Conference at SDP headquarter in Jammu. SDP President had addressed a public rally at Kishtwar yesterday afternoon in presence of Dr Jitendra Singh in which she announced her party’s decision to support BJP candidate in Udhampur parliamentary seat. “During the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpai as Prime Minister of India, J&K saw the real development at the ground level for the first time and his peace initiatives were very favorable for the people of J&K. He started a genuine process of dialogue within the state and with Pakistan also which had begun a new era of peace and development. After a gap of ten years of exploitation of the state, we expect a lot from Narendra Modi as the next Prime Minister,” said Dr Darakhshan. Today in her address to the press at Jammu, Dr Andrabi asked the people to vote for Dr Jitendra Singh as he was a very dedicated social servant and a honest politician. Dr Andrabi said that it was the time to initiate a positive political change in the state and the country. She asked the people to choose a substitute to the person who spoke a lot while in power but at the ground level in the constituency did nothing worthwhile. “The only thing the present government earned for itself was its efficiency in scams and loot of the resources of the country and hence people like Jitendra Singh need to be supported so that he replaces the old lot,” said SDP President.

Rally at Bus Stand in Poonch

8^th of April 2014

‘It is the right time for the people of Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu to go for a change’: DARAKHSHAN

Dr Darakhshan and Gursagar Singh address five rallies in Poonch and Rajouri

‘It is the right time for the people of Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu to go for a change. The condition of the people of hill districts of Rajouri and Poonch speak of the political exploitation of the backward people of the area. People should now reject the political exploiters and vote for Gursagar Singh to usher a new era of development in the area,’ said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi while addressing a series of five rallies in Poonch and Rajouri. SDP President was on a door to door campaign in the hill districts for the last four days. At the last destination, today Dr Darakhshan along with SDP Candidate Gursasar Singh Isher addressed a rally at the Bus Stand in Poonch today. She said that this election was the opportunity for the people to choose a fresh and new political representative for re-establishing the faith of the people in the democratic system. ‘SDP’s economic vision for the development of tribal population and Pahari speaking people of the area needs a chance of implementation in the area for empowering the economically and socially deprived and privileged class of people. SDP is the only political force which has come to the people with the clear vision of service for people,’ said Dr Andrabi. Seeking votes for Gursagar Singh, Dr Darakhshan assured the people of a very public friendly political representation in the form of Gursagar Singh. 

Village to Village tour in Rajouri

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi traveled village-to-village and door-to-door to seek public support for the party candidate. She camped in Rajouri for four days and three nights.

In Doongi village of Rajouri

 6th of April 2014

Dr Darakhshan Andrabi meeting people at their door steps with an appeal to vote for SDP candidate for Lok Sabha and usher a new era of development and progress through the vision of Socialistic Democratic Party. 

In hilly hamlets of Rajouri

5th of April 2014

Dr Darakhshan seeking public vote and support for SDP candidate in the hilly hamlets of Rajouri inhibited by the tribal population living a life of deprivation and misery.

In Akhnoor during door-to-door campaign

4th April 2014..........SDP President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi alongwith Gursagar Singh Isher, SDP Candidate for Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat seeking votes in Akhnoor villages during the door-to-door campaign.

Seeking votes for SDP candidate

Jammu/3rd April 2014

SDP is the only political force which will re-establish faith of people in democratic institutions: SDP President

‘Gursagar Singh the only choice of the majority of youth’: Darakhshan Andrabi

SDP President requests the electorate to press “Candles” button to elect Gursagar Singh

  Socialistic Democratic Party President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today appealed to the electorate of Jammu, Poonch and Rajouri districts to vote for SDP candidate Sardar Gursagar Singh on 10^th of April to initiate a positive change in the their lives through a honest and viable political vision. Dr Andrabi was addressing a Press Conference at Party Headquarter in Jammu today which was also addressed by Sardar Gursagar Singh, SDP candidate for Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat. In her address Dr Andarbi said that it was the right time to bring in young, dynamic, honest and dedicated representative and entrust faith in Gursagar Singh to ascertain re-establishment of faith of the common man in democratic institutions in J&K.  ‘The people of the state have been deceived with sloganeering only for the last sixty years and it was shameful to see the people of the area being deprived of the basic necessities of life in majority of areas of the constituency. We are still fighting for our basic rights at the grass root levels,’ said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi. SDP President said that be it the condition of Gujjars of the state, the refugees from POK , Pahadies living in Rajouri or Poonch, Scheduled castes or people from backward communities and economically weaker sections, all have been exploited and the funds en-marked for their development and progress have been looted  by the politicians and bureaucrats. Dr Darakhshan said that corruption has been legalized in the state and the elected representatives have only delivered like cruel monarchs. ‘J&K state has been turned into a colony of a few exploiters where common man has been ditched and deceived. The pathetic condition of the common man has reached its peak and here the people must go for a change’, said Darakhshan. She said that Gursagar Singh was the only healthy hope for all these deprived sections of society and he was the only candidate with the cleanest character and track record with a clear party vision and plan for the development of all deprived and exploited ones. She appealed to the people to vote for Gursagar Singh who was a fire brand but balanced visionary politician who has vowed to serve the people of the constituency till last. Dr Darakhshan said that ‘GURSAGAR LAO, DESH BACHAO’ was a justified slogan of the youth supporters of the constituency as out of all contestants, he was the only one worth the win. She appealed to the sane voters of the constituency to press “Candles” button on 10^th April to elect Gursagar Singh.

Party March & Rally at Kalibadi in Kathua

SDP is the only platform of the people and for the people: Darakhshan

SDP President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi addressed a party rally at Kalibadi in Kathua where she expressed her hope that the people will support and vote for a positive change in these elections. She said that it was the right time for the youth of the state to choose an honest and upright representative. Speaking on the occasion Dr Liaqat Ali Magray said that dedicated social service was the need of the hour. ‘Sloganeering by politicians has only exploited the common man and SDP was the only platform of the people and for the people,’ said Dr Darakhshan Andrabi. She asked the people to vote for SDP candidates and see the difference. Dr Andrabi said that politics was not the dirty game but it was made dirty by the dirty politics which the state has seen for more than six decades. SDP General Secretary Ajay Kumar was present on the occasion.

PARTY NETWORK EXPANDS

24^th March 2014

National Kissan Mazdoor Party merges with SDP, Bilal Bhat and Rafeeqa from Kulgam join SDP

dR liaqat ali magray inducted into sdp

Socialistic Democratic Party today Dr Liaqat Ali Magray, a well known social activist from Doda into Party. SDP President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi said that Dr Liaqat was a very influential political and social worker who has served the people in different capacities with utmost dedication and honesty. Surrounded by hundreds of his political supporters, Dr Liaqat thanked Dr Andrabi for posing trust in him. SDP workers later took him out in a procession raising slogans in favour of the party and in favour of Liaqat. Speaking on the occasion SDP President said that it was the time for the state to vote for a positive change in at the political front. She sought public support and vote for SDP candidates to usher an era of honest and potent political order for J&K. ‘Socialistic Democratic Party is growing at a very great speed and the politicians and cadres from all over the state are becoming part of SDP. The political honesty and straight forwardness of SDP is earning the trust of the people,’ said Socialistic Democratic Party President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi while addressing the gathering after merging the National Kisan Mazdoor Party of J&K into SDP. In presence of all the office bearers of the NKMP, the party leaders Mohammad Ishtiaq Malik and Jaya Ram declared the merger of their party with SDP saying that it was the real political platform for common people having a visionary political ideology. Dr Andrabi said that the party will be stronger by the merger of this well knit political group having its membership base in very tehsil of the state. She announced the appointment of Mohammad Ishtiaq Malik as the Party Organizer for Jammu and Jaya Lal as the Chairman of the Migrant Cell of the party.

Again two prominent political workers of Kulgam Kashmir were inducted into SDP. Dr Andrabi formally inducted Bilal Ahmad Bhat who was a state level office bearer of JDU and Rafeeqa who was associated with BJP into Socialistic Democratic Party.  Welcoming these active young politicians into the party, SDP President said that their involvement will strengthen the Party fold in the valley of Kashmir where the party was expanding its grass root level base at an immense speed.

Declaration of candidate for Jammu East Assembly Segement

6^th of March, 2014

SDP declares candidate for Jammu East Assembly Segment   

                                                                                                                                    Dr Darakhshan asks the people to vote for SDP to replace old failed political representatives

      Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) today announced the name of Party leader Balwinder Kour as the party candidate for Jammu East Assembly constituency for 2014 Assembly elections. This was announced at a Press Conference by the SDP President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi at Press Club in Jammu today. She was accompanied by party candidate for Jammu-Poonch Parliamentary seat, Gursagar Singh Isher, General Secretary Ajay Kumar and Balvinder Kour. While addressing to the press conference SDP President Dr Darakhshan Andrabi said that she was satisfied with the public popularity and support of people for Balvinder Kour and her background as a social worker and her dedicated to serve people through politics at a larger stage and that has lead us to nominate her as the party candidate for the Jammu East Assembly segment in 2014 elections. ‘During the last few months, Balvinder has succeeded in reaching out to the people of the constituency and carrying to their doorsteps the programme and political ideology of SDP and again earning immense public support. We all believe that she will emerge as the new representative of the constituency as a potent substitute to the leaders of other political parties who have only exploited people and done nothing concrete for their welfare and development,’ said Dr Andrabi. She garlanded Balwinder Kour and asked her to prove herself a true youth icon for the constituency and the rest of the state by her public service oriented politics. ‘Women are the and deciding  factor in our democracy and when we are ready to give women their equal right at the political stage, then only can we dream of having an honest political system in the state and the country. We in SDP have always placed women at a commanding place and Balwinder Kour is yet another example of the same in SDP,’ said Dr Darakhshan. She appealed to the women voters of the state to come out for the change and vote for SDP, the party of common people represented by the honest, dedicated and educated youth of the state. ‘It is futile to vote the Delhi based or the Delhi sponsored Political agendas as they have at their own places proved complete disaster. SDP has the young, educated and honest political leadership and a vision work plan for development and public service for the state,’ said SDP President. She said that Jammu & Kashmir has been made a labeled troubled state by the politicians of the state and the centre by committing follies now and then for their self interests and SDP wants to correct the ailing political system of the state. She appealed to the people of Jammu-Poonch Parliamentary seat to vote for Gursagar Singh Isher to usher a new era of real public service oriented political representation. She said Gursagar was the best choice for the voters of this constituency.