Will intensify fight for protection of democratic, constitutional rights: Congress

Srinagar, Jun 29: Senior Congress leaders today said that they will intensify their fight for protection of democratic and constitutional rights in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a press note they were addressing a party workers’ convention in Baramulla .J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra reinforced Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s promise to ensure protection of people’s rights and restoration of statehood to J&K.

“Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq movement is the Party’s reiteration to bring back dignity and honour of J&K which has been snatched by Modi government aiming to rule it (J&K) directly from the Centre thereby assaulting the constitutional and democratic rights of people,” JKPCC Chief said.

The party workers welcomed JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra, Former Minister Taj Mohi U Din, Haji Abdul Rashid Dar and other senior leaders on their arrival in Baramulla. The convention reiterated Congress Party’s resolve to continue fighting vigorously for restoration of statehood, pledging to intensify the fight for protection of democratic and constitutional rights in J&K.

Karra added that J&K is witnessing an unprecedented situation in absence of the Statehood even the elected government is not being allowed to function and perform its legitimate duty towards the people who voted for change. “It is essential to restore the rights, dignity and constitutional privilege of people, at the earliest,” Karra urged the central government, adding that Rahul Gandhi’ unwavering stand for the people of J&K gives us courage and strength in our fight for justice, he elaborated.