Jammu, Feb 14: Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla on Wednesday said the party will always stand for the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said development, dignity and peace in J&K are the top priorities of Congress.
“Both Jammu & Kashmir are equal in every respect and Congress will also fight for the rights of the people of Jammu,” Bhalla said. He assured the people that his party will always fight for the restoration of statehood to J&K. Expressing disappointment over the statehood issue, he stressed the need for restoring a popular government in J&K as soon as possible.
Raman said Congress is always for the welfare of the people of J&K and thus will always be committed to the goal of serving the people. “Congress agenda has always been the restoration of statehood, development, dignity and peace in J&K,” he said, adding that any laws which do not safeguard the interests and rights of people of J&K would be unacceptable to Congress.
“Better would have been such laws of urgent nature should have been left to or dealt with in consultation with the duly elected government in Jammu and Kashmir,” he remarked.
Urging people to vote for Congress in the upcoming elections, Bhalla said, “You have witnessed how BJP and their leaders have deceived you with false promises and empty slogans over the last ten years. But Congress has a straightforward and transparent agenda. We do not make pretentious statements but instead commit to working towards achieving peace, prosperity, and development in Jammu and Kashmir. Give us a fair chance to serve you. I, again promise that Congress will not let you down.”
He said Congress is committed to ensuring a shining future for the people of Jammu & Kashmir and its people. He vowed that if Congress receives the public mandate through the democratic process, it will ensure the social, political, and economic empowerment of the J&K people and protect their constitutional rights.
“I request that you strengthen this party with your support so that it can implement its pro-people agenda, ensuring permanent peace, durable prosperity, and equitable development across Jammu and Kashmir. J&K has suffered hugely over the years due to political uncertainty and conflict. We have to change the scenario for the better, as the future of our youth is at stake. Congress is exceptional in having both the potential and the will to ensure a shining future for Jammu & Kashmir,” he added.
