Ramban, Oct 28. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Vikar Rasool Wani on Saturday hit out at previous regimes for “neglecting far-flung areas on every count” and reiterated Congress Party’s commitment to safeguard people’s rights and ensure inclusive development in J&K. He also said that the BJP government at Centre has pushed the entire J&K towards darkness “for the lust of power”.
The JKPCC Chief made these comments while speaking during a review meeting of Block Congress Committee Neil in Banihal Segment of Ramban district in which discussions were held over the wide range of issues including hardships on account of extreme unemployment, lack of development, connectivity and many other issues in far-flung areas of Ramban and elsewhere confronting public, the party said in a statement
Wani reviewed the organisational affairs and activities in Block Khari and urged the party workers to work hard to further strengthen the party further at the grassroots. “People have great expectations as Congress alone has served people of every section equally and always remains committed to the inclusive development of J&K,” he said
Vikar slammed the BJP government at the Centre for depriving J&K of democratic rights which he said has led to “severe setbacks to developmental process, besides pushing people towards darkness in every respect”.
“Congress has always taken care of the urges and aspirations of the public,” Wani said. He reiterated the party’s commitment to continue fighting for the restoration of democratic rights and statehood to J&K with all constitutional guarantees.
On this occasion, the JKPCC Chief urged the Election Commission of India to take immediate measures for holding assembly and other elections in J&K before the Lok Sabha elections.