Congress Leader Tariq Hameed Karra Focuses on Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration
Senior Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra highlighted the party’s commitment to advocating for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming Parliament session. He revealed that party MPs, under the direction of former president Sonia Gandhi, would raise this crucial issue during the Monsoon session commencing soon.
Congress’s Stance
Mr. Karra mentioned that Sonia Gandhi instructed all party members to voice their support for Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood reinstatement. This initiative stemmed from correspondence between Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, emphasizing the necessity of restoring statehood.
Solidarity and Opposition
Addressing the hampered march of party workers in Srinagar, Mr. Karra affirmed the unified stance of the Congress, backed by the entire INDIA bloc, on this issue.
Demand for Statehood Restoration
The Congress workers’ march to demand statehood restoration faced impediments, reflecting the ongoing demand amid the state’s altered status since August 5, 2019.
Congress’s Campaign
As part of their campaign, Congress announced the ‘Delhi Chalo’ program scheduled for July 22, intending to symbolically surround Parliament, highlighting the urgency for statehood reinstatement.
Furthermore, Gandhi and Kharge jointly appealed to Prime Minister Modi for legislative action during the upcoming session to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, emphasizing the unique fallout of the state’s reclassification as a Union Territory.
The letter underscored the promises made by the government regarding statehood restoration, reflecting the consistent demand of the region’s populace for this constitutional right.
Congress urged the government to enact legislation in the forthcoming Parliament session to grant full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step towards addressing the issue.
Overall, the pursuit of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood restoration remains a critical focal point for Congress and its leaders, echoing the sentiments of millions seeking redressal and reinstatement of the region’s statehood.
