Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) held a meeting of its Working Committee in Srinagar.

According to Global Mirror, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam-un-Nabi, addressing the party members, urged the cadre to ensure strong participation in AIP’s upcoming Jantar Mantar programme demanding restoration of statehood and resolution of other key issues.

The meeting also demanded the immediate release of party supremo and Member of Indian Parliament from Baramulla Engineer Rashid, along with all political prisoners and expressed concern over the lack of any provision for regularisation of daily wagers.

Addressing the media, AIP Secretary for IIOJK Sheikh Ashiq said the budget 2026–27, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is disconnected from ground realities and fails to address unemployment, economic slowdown and business distress.