Srinagar, November 11, 2025 — In what could reshape the political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, JK People’s Party Chief Sheeban Ashai and United People’s Party Supremo Dr. Sandeep Mawa have joined hands to create a formidable, transparent, and people-centric political alternative for the region.
Both leaders addressed the press in Srinagar, delivering a scathing critique of the political legacy that, according to them, has suffocated Kashmir for decades. They called upon major regional players — National Conference (NC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jammat, JKLF, and Awami Action Committee (AAC) — to publicly disclose their political and financial records from 1982 to 2025, accusing them of corruption, deceit, and backdoor dealings with both Indian and foreign intelligence agencies.
Ashai, reflecting on Kashmir’s turbulent political trajectory since 1929, emphasized that Kashmir’s wounds are not just historical but deeply institutional. He recounted how the 1953 arrest of Sheikh Abdullah, the rigged elections between 1953–1975, and the gradual dilution of Kashmir’s political autonomy eroded public trust. “The people of Kashmir deserve the truth,” Ashai stated. “From the betrayal of 1987 to the false promises of autonomy, every deceitful act has cost Kashmir its dignity.”
He particularly condemned Farooq Abdullah, Mufti family, and other traditional parties, accusing them of turning people’s pain into personal profit. “They built empires on the blood of innocent Kashmiris,” he said, denouncing the post-2019 political silence and the opportunistic shifts of once-separatist voices now aligning with power corridors in Delhi.
Dr. Sandeep Mawa, known for his vocal stance against corruption, echoed the same sentiment. He argued that Kashmir’s problems are not only political but deeply systemic, pointing fingers at certain business bodies — KCCI, KTMF, and FCIK — for being “part of the conflict economy.” According to him, the same families who dominated politics also controlled trade, administration, and even the narratives of conflict. “To cleanse the system, we must dismantle this nexus. Kashmir’s youth deserve institutions that serve them, not exploit them,” said Mawa.
Both leaders announced their commitment to transparent politics, vowing that any future alliance or dialogue with New Delhi will be held in public view and with the consent of the people. The duo’s message was clear — no more secret deals, no more proxy politics, no more exploitation in the name of freedom or faith.
As the press meet concluded, Ashai and Mawa stood united, calling upon the youth and intellectuals of Jammu & Kashmir to reclaim their future. “We’ve seen decades of manipulation. It’s time to write a new chapter — one led by honesty, courage, and truth,” Ashai said.
