Srinagar Youth Surge: Prominent Professionals Join J&K PDP in Major Membership Drive

SRINAGAR, March 18, 2026 — In a move that signals a significant shift in the regional political landscape, a large group of motivated youth and professionals formally joined the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) today.

The joining ceremony, held in Srinagar, saw high-profile entrants including Dr. Umer Gul, Dr. Gazal Anwar, and Javed Margry, alongside dozens of other young supporters.

The influx of new members is seen as a major boost for the party, reaffirming public faith in its vision for the Union Territory.The induction was presided over by Party President Mehbooba Mufti, who was accompanied by Women’s Wing President Anjum Fazili and Party Spokesperson Zuhaib Yousuf Mir.

Welcoming the new cadre, the leadership emphasized that the “fresh energy and intellectual depth” of these young professionals would be instrumental in strengthening the party’s grassroots presence.

Mufti reiterated the JKPDP’s unwavering commitment to empowering the youth and advocating for a future defined by peace, development, and the resolution of public grievances.

The new entrants expressed their confidence in the party’s people-centric policies, citing the JKPDP’s historical role in regional advocacy as their primary motivation for joining. They pledged to work tirelessly to uphold the party’s principles and expand its influence throughout the Kashmir Valley.

This surge in youth participation suggests a growing momentum for the party as it seeks to bridge the gap between policy-making and the aspirations of the younger generation.