Restore J&K statehood without delay: Karra to Centre

Jammu, Jul 12: JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra today urged the central government to restore the statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without any further delay.

According to a press release, he was addressing a party function here during which several leaders and workers from some other parties joined Congress.

Karra said that Congress Party is an instrument of service to the people, which has remained dedicated to the cause of serving the people. “The Congress party is duty bound to address the urges and aspirations of the people.It is the Congress party alone which has always taken care of urges and aspirations of the common man. Congress has been pioneer in implementing revolutionary programmes aimed at improving the conditions of the people, especially those living in remote and backward areas,”he said.

Karra said Congress party believes in strengthening the people and is committed to equitable development of the State. He described BJP dispensation as anti-poor, anti youth, anti kissan and due to its wrong policies the sufferings of the people increased manifold. “The insensitive government pushed people to the wall, as unemployment has increased, prices have risen and developmental activities have suffered a lot,” Congress leader said. He claimed that BJP Government pushed back state in all sectors during last more than10 years.