Srinagar, May 2 -- Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, said that the leaders of both the NC and the PDP desire to continue their family rule in Jammu and Kashmir. However, he expressed hope that the people will not allow the Abdullahs and Muftis to exploit them any longer. He made these remarks while addressing a public rally in south Kashmir's Shopian today. The event was part of the party's ongoing campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. The party's Vice President, Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, also addressed the rally.

Addressing the rally, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, "Over the decades, the traditional parties, especially the two family-based parties, have divided Jammu and Kashmir like Rajwadas to rule the people. ...