Srinagar, Aug 1: The Apni Party on Saturday staged a protest demonstration at Press Colony Srinagar, accusing the government of failing to address public grievances and deliver on its promises. The protest was led by Apni Party Kashmir Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir, with party leaders and workers raising slogans over unemployment, alleged arbitrary arrests, development issues and other concerns. Addressing reporters after the protest, Mir alleged that the government had failed on multiple fronts and was unable to provide basic facilities to people. He linked unemployment with the growing drug menace and urged the government to take concrete steps to address the issue. The Apni Party leader also accused the government of failing to bridge the developmental gap in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that the pace of development had slowed down.