Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), has reiterated the urgent demand for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood. He called upon the Central Government to fulfill its long-standing commitment by introducing the Statehood restoration bill in the ongoing Parliament session.
Addressing party workers in Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta expressed concern over the continued delay despite repeated assurances from the Prime Minister and Home Minister. “They keep saying Statehood will be restored at an appropriate time. That time is now. The Centre must respect the mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Gupta lauded the achievements of Government during the nine months of administration under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He noted that several key poll promises had already been fulfilled and praised the current dispensation for bringing transparency, accountability and direction to governance in the Union Territory.
Welcoming Iqbal Khullar into the National Conference, Gupta described the party as a mass movement committed to the development and progress of J&K. He expressed confidence that Khullar’s joining would further strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
Provincial Secretary Sheikh Bashir Ahmad and JKNC SC Cell Chairman Vijay Lochan highlighted the party’s historic role in safeguarding the interests of the SC community, criticizing the previous regime for neglect. Iqbal Khullar pledged to work with dedication for JKNC’s mission. Other prominent attendees included Qazi Jalal Ud Din, Naresh Bittu, Abdul Gani Teli, Laxmi Datta, Gurnam Singh, Ghar Singh, Satpal Karlopia, Tarsem Khullar, Jatinder Kumar and Ashanand.
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