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Former Jamaat-e-Islami Members Launch Justice and Development Front in Jammu and Kashmir

The newly formed political party pledges grassroots advocacy, electoral participation, and a focus on justice, development, and public welfare.

The Justice and Development Front (JDF), a political party informally established by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-affiliated candidates in February, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Sunday saying killing innocents was a crime against humanity. (PTI File)
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Overview

  • The Justice and Development Front (JDF) was officially launched on April 27, 2025, by former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).
  • Sayar Reshi was appointed general secretary, Shameem Ahmad Thokar as president, and Abdul Rehman Shalla as vice-chairman of the new party.
  • JDF leaders emphasized their commitment to justice, development, and public welfare, with key focuses on education, healthcare, youth employment, and community empowerment.
  • The party announced plans to contest all upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to address the perceived lack of grassroots representation.
  • JDF condemned recent security operations and the Pahalgam attack, calling for an end to house demolitions that have caused fear among local families.