Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference on Saturday said that former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu was no longer associated with the party.
Meanwhile, Mattu said that he is glad that the speculations have ended and there was confirmation from both sides that his association with JKPC has ended. “This is something that has evolved over the last couple of months due to my differences on certain stands and issues,” he said.
In a tweet, a spokesman said that the ‘party’s association with Mr Mattu has ended weeks back’.
“I’m glad the speculations have ended and there is a confirmation from both sides today that my association with @JKPC_ has come to an end. This is something that has evolved over the last couple of months due to my differences on certain stands and issues,” Mattu wrote on micro-blogging site twitter.
The former Srinagar Mayor, however, said that he strongly believe that the party’s investment in the Gupkar Declaration is and will be reciprocated only by insincerity and disingenuity by the JKNC and this time will prove. “NC’s blatant insincerity started with SMC but won’t end there,” he added.
Mattu said that his respect for JKPC chairman Sajad Lone will remain unchanged. “In @sajadlone I have always sought and found an elder brother and a mentor and I will continue to cherish my personal bond and association with him,” he added.