Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Feb 21: While criticizing BJP for adopting deceitful tactics in restoring Statehood, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president, Tariq Hameed Karra today said that getting Statehood is genuine demand and a legitimate right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing an impressive rally as part of the ongoing “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” campaign in Reasi today, Karra strongly warned against the deliberate delay tactics being employed to deny the people of J&K their legitimate right to Statehood.
He asserted that the Congress will not hesitate to take to the streets if the BJP-led Union Government continues to deprive the region of its rightful status.
Accompanied by working presidents Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla, Ch Lal Singh (ex-MP), Ravinder Sharma, former Minister Jagjivan Lal, ex- MLA Ch Mumtaz Khan, Rajesh Sadhotra, Rakesh Wazir, Bhupinder Singh, Vijay Sharma and other senior leaders, Karra emphasized that Statehood is not a privilege but a fundamental right of every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the continued denial of Statehood amounts to the denial of basic democratic rights to the people. He vowed to intensify the ongoing movement, ensuring that the people’s voice is heard at every level.
J&K Congress chief expressed satisfaction over the enthusiastic response that the “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” campaign has been receiving from the people across the region. He assured the gathering that the Congress Party is committed to taking this movement to its logical conclusion. He pointed out that the campaign has not only mobilized public sentiment but also exposed the BJP’s unwillingness to address the concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Coming down heavily on local BJP leaders, Karra condemned their “criminal silence” on the issue of Statehood. He criticized local BJP leaders for failing to advocate for the rights of their own people and accused them of deliberately misleading the public with contradictory statements.
“BJP has been brazenly indulging in divisive politics to hide its failures. Instead of addressing issues like unemployment, inflation, and lack of development, the party is shamelessly trying to pit people against each other,”, he remarked.
He further asserted that the Congress Party will continue to fight against such political deceit and will ensure that the real issues of the people, such as restoration of Statehood, employment, and development, remain at the forefront of the political discourse.
He appealed to all sections of society, including youth, traders, farmers, and intellectuals, to join hands in this movement, as their collective strength would force the Government to take immediate action to restore the democratic rights of the region.
Speaking on the occasion, ex Dy CM Tara Chand reminded the gathering of the contributions of Congress before and after independence especially in Jammu -Kashmir. He referred to the vital role played with large scale development on all fronts especially during UPA in every sphere including opening of large number of administrative units.
Raman Bhalla termed Reasi district as abode of revered holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and Shiv Khori and said the economy of Jammu is dependent on pilgrims. He favoured promotion of tourism in the district and facilities but not at the cost of livelihood of labourers.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
