Suhail Bhat
Srinagar, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president (JKPCC), Tariq Hameed Karra, today said the security situation in J&K contradicts the BJP-led Government’s claims of normalcy, urging the party to stop misleading people.
While referring to the militant attack in Kulgam, in which a retired army man was killed on Sunday, Karra termed it a well-planned assault that exposes the BJP’s narrative.
“The way it happened suggests it was executed according to a carefully laid-out plan. This incident clearly shows that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir does not align with the Government’s claims. There is a stark contrast between what is being projected and the reality on the ground,” he told reporters in Srinagar.
The Congress Chief urged the Central Government to acknowledge the situation and inform the country about the truth. “These incidents expose the Government’s misleading claims. The recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir, including this attack, prove that the Government’s narrative is not just inaccurate but deceptive,” he said.
Karra added that both security indicators and ground realities suggest that the region is far from stable. “We urge the Government of India to introspect and present an honest picture of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
When asked whether the Congress regrets supporting the National Conference (NC) Government, Karra said, “At that time, our primary objective was to prevent the BJP from gaining power. And we succeeded.”
The JKPCC president also emphasized the need for clear business regulations to eliminate confusion, saying that it would benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Clarity in business rules is crucial. We have repeatedly said that ambiguity only harms the people, especially the poor, who struggle with bureaucratic hurdles and uncertainty about governance,” he said.
However, he declined to comment on remarks from some leaders suggesting that framing business rules would legitimize the August 5 decision that revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, Karra said that the PM was traveling as an “uninvited guest.”
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