Srinagar, June 2 -- Apni Party Chief Spokesperson and State Secretary Muntazir Mohiuddin on Tuesday said that the idea of political unity in the larger interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir was originally advocated by his party.

In a statement issued "The proposal for unity in the larger interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is essentially the brainchild of the Apni Party, and we have been appealing for it," Muntazir said.

He made it clear that the Apni Party would welcome and support any genuine initiative, regardless of who initiates it, as long as it serves the interests and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He made these remarks while speaking to reporters at the party headquarters in Srinagar.

He said, "...