Joint Awami Action Committee Prepares for Political Entry Final Consultations Underway

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MUZAFFARABAD: In response to public demand, the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee of Azad Kashmir is now preparing to enter the political arena in the upcoming elections, as hinted by Shaukat Nawaz Mir.

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In an exclusive interview with a local news outlet, Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a member of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, stated that given the current circumstances and the increasing public outreach, they will have to make a decision regarding contesting the elections.

He said, “The Joint Awami Action Committee is the voice of the people, and no one can stop us from participating in the elections. People are confused in the current situation, and thus, we have to take a decision.”

Various analyses are being conducted at the public level, and Joint Awami Action Committee leader Raja Amjad Ali Khan had also made it clear that they were consulting the public regarding the elections.

It is noteworthy that the growing popularity of the Joint Public Action Committee in Azad Kashmir has caught the attention of the masses, with people urging the leaders of the committee to contest the elections.

While the leaders of the Joint Public Action Committee had previously stated that they had no intentions of getting involved in politics, as the elections draw nearer, the committee leaders are now preparing to enter the political field.

The entry of the Joint Action Committee into politics could pose significant challenges for established political parties, as a large segment of the population is now supporting the committee’s leaders, particularly after their successful campaigns advocating for affordable electricity and flour.

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