Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party

Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party
AbbreviationAIP
LeaderEngineer Rashid
ChairmanMohammad Yousuf Bhat
FounderEngineer Rashid
Founded12 June 2013 (2013-06-12)
HeadquartersSrinagar
Youth wingAIP Youth Wing
IdeologyKashmiriyat
ECI Statusnot granted
Seats in Lok Sabha
1 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 245
Seats in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
1 / 90
Seats in District Development Council
3 / 280
Website
awamiithadpartyjk.com

Awami Ittehad Party (abbr. JKAIP) is an Indian political party in Jammu and Kashmir union territory. Founded in 2013 by Engineer Rashid, the party has been active in local politics, including the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election.

While the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party presents itself as an alternative to traditional political forces in the region, some political commentators have speculated that it may have ties to or be indirectly sponsored by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), possibly acting as a proxy. However, the party leadership has consistently denied these claims, asserting its independence and focus on regional issues.