Ghulam Nabi Azad dissolves all DPAP committees months after poll debacle in J-K

ANI April 15, 2025 253 views

Ghulam Nabi Azad's Democratic Progressive Azad Party has completely dissolved its organizational structure following a dismal performance in the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The party, which Azad founded in 2022 after leaving Congress, failed to make significant electoral impact, with candidates receiving fewer votes than the "None of the Above" option in several constituencies. This organizational reset signals a potential strategic recalibration for the nascent political outfit. Azad's decision reflects the challenges of establishing a new political party in the competitive landscape of J-K politics.

"These Committees will be reconstituted in due course" - Bashir Aarif, DPAP Secretary
New Delhi, April 14: The chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Monday dissolved all the party's units, including the State, Provincial, Zonal, District, and Block-Level Committees, a release said on Monday.

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Azad dissolved all party committees after disappointing election results

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Party struggled in J-K assembly polls with minimal vote share

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DPAP formed in 2022 after Azad's exit from Congress

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Candidates performed worse than NOTA in multiple constituencies

This comes after his party's poor performance in the recent J-K assembly elections. The party fielded 23 candidates in the 90-member assembly but performed poorly, with candidates in at least six seats securing fewer votes than NOTA. One such seat was Doda West in Doda, which is the home district of DPAP leader Azad.

"Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad. Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party has dissolved all the party units, including the State, Provincial, Zonal, District, and Block-Level Committees, including the Chief Spokesperson and other spokespersons. These Committees will be reconstituted in due course. This issue requires the chairman's approval," said Bashir Aarif, Secretary to DPAP chairman in a press release.

Ghulam Nabi floated the party in 2022 after severing his ties with Congress. The party also contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on three seats but failed to secure significant votes.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Big move by Azad sahab! Sometimes you need to reset completely to rebuild stronger. Hope this leads to better organization for DPAP. The recent results were disappointing but not surprising for a new party.
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Priya M.
Honestly, this seems like too little too late. The party needs more than just restructuring - it needs a clear vision and better grassroots connect. The NOTA votes tell the real story 😕
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Amit S.
Interesting strategy! Wiping the slate clean shows Azad isn't afraid to make tough calls. But will new committees really change voter perception? That's the million dollar question.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Doda, I can say DPAP never really connected with local issues. Hope this restructuring includes more youth voices and ground-level workers who understand people's problems.
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Vikram J.
Politics in J-K is so complex right now. Azad has experience but maybe needs fresh faces around him to appeal to younger voters. This could be a step in that direction 🤞
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Neha T.
The NOTA numbers are really telling... When people prefer 'none of the above' over your candidates, it's definitely time for some serious introspection. Hope the new committees focus more on performance than loyalty.

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