Jammu, Feb 21: Charging BJP with adopting deceitful tactics in restoring statehood, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday said that getting statehood is genuine demand and a legitimate right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a rally as part of the ongoing “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” campaign in Reasi, Karra 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.
He was flanked by senior functionaries of the party.
Karra while speaking to a large gathering, organised by DCC led by Bhupinder Singh 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. The JKPCC president vowed to intensify the ongoing movement, ensuring that the people’s voice is heard at every level.
He assured the gathering that the Congress Party is committed to taking this movement to its logical conclusion. He further pointed out that the campaign has not only mobilized public sentiment but has also exposed the BJP’s unwillingness to address the concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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.
Karra urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to remain united and actively participate in the ongoing struggle for their rights.
He emphasized that the restoration of statehood is not just a political issue but a matter of dignity and self-respect for the people of J&K. 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.
