Srinagar: In an important political development in Jammu and Kashmir, senior leader of Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) Junaid Azim Mattu resigned from the party. Apni Party had fielded Junaid Azim Mattu as its candidate from the Zadibal assembly constituency. With this, he refused to contest elections from his party. 

Decision taken after discussion with supporters

Junaid Azim Mattu has also been a former minister of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the information, Junaid Azim Mattu claimed in a post on Twitter (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night that this decision was taken after extensive consultation with his supporters. He wrote on Twitter, "With a heavy heart and with all humility I announce my decision to separate from my party Jammu and Kashmir.

resigned due to this

He expressed his gratitude to his party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari and his colleagues. Junaid said that my party is now completely free to field a suitable candidate from Zadibal in my place. My own beliefs are no longer in line with the party's ideology and in this situation, it would be completely disingenuous to still be associated with the party or contest the election as a party candidate. I have arrived at this decision based on extensive deliberations with my workers and supporters over the last five days.

You can make a big decision soon

He said that I will address the media in a few days to outline my intentions and goals. Whatever decision I take, my efforts will be in the direction of life guided by my faith and pure belief. We will face unimaginable challenges when we speak the truth and go against the power. But I assure you that whatever decision I take, I will take it after careful consideration.