A group of young individuals from Gurez joined the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in presence of the party’s Gurez constituency in-charge, Syed Tajamul. The joining took place during a brief function organised by the party, following which the youth delegation called on PDP President Mehbooba Mufti . Welcoming the new entrants, Mehbooba Mufti said the PDP has always represented the voice and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially those living in far-flung and border areas. "PDP is not merely a political party but a people’s movement committed to dignity, peace and justice,” she said. The youth who joined the party described PDP as a "ray of hope" for the people of the Union Territory and said they believe the party can play a vital role in addressing key challenges such as unemployment. They expressed confidence that the party’s vision aligns with the aspirations of the younger generation seeking a dignified life and socio-political empowerment. Speaking on the occasion, Syed Tajamul said Gurez has always remained an integral part of PDP's political focus and recalled the role of late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in ensuring due representation to the region. “A party delegation will soon visit Gurez to hold interactions with the locals and take up their issues with concerned authorities for prompt redressal,” Tajamul said. He added that the party would actively prepare for the upcoming Panchayat elections in the area and take its manifesto to the grassroots. “The PDP’s vision of peace with dignity particularly benefits people living in border areas. We are committed to carrying this message forward,” he said.