Former members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Kashmir have launched a new political party called Jammu & Kashmir Justice and Development Front. The party aims to bridge the gap between governance and the grassroots level. Sayar Reshi, a former JeI member, stated the party will participate in all upcoming elections in the Valley.
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