JAMMU — The Congress launched a five-day padyatra in Jammu under its "Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq" campaign, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and raising issues such as inflation, unemployment and examination paper leaks.
The march was flagged off by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra in the presence of working president Raman Bhalla, former minister Yogesh Sawhney and other party leaders.
Addressing party workers and supporters, Karra said restoration of statehood was the democratic and constitutional right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying its return despite repeated assurances.
He said the campaign was aimed at mobilising public support for the restoration of statehood and highlighting issues affecting people, including rising prices, unemployment and fuel costs.
"The people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to be deprived of their democratic rights. Congress will continue its struggle on the roads and in democratic forums until statehood is restored," Karra said.
Referring to the NEET paper leak controversy, he alleged that repeated irregularities in examinations had affected the future of students and job aspirants and demanded accountability from the Centre.
Karra also expressed concern over the deaths of three Indian sailors in the Gulf of Oman following a US military strike on a tanker accused of violating a blockade on Iranian ports. He urged the Government of India to take up the matter diplomatically and ensure the safety of Indian citizens working abroad.
Bhalla said the padyatra was intended to take the concerns of common people to the government and accused the BJP of failing to address inflation, unemployment and other public issues.
He reiterated the party's demand for restoration of full statehood with constitutional guarantees and urged Congress workers to strengthen the campaign across Jammu and Kashmir.
The padyatra will cover various areas of Jammu district over the next five days as part of the party's outreach programme.
The article first appeared on The Kashmir Pulse at https://kashmirpulse.com/politics/congress-kicks-off-padyatra-in-jammu-demanding-restoration-of-jk-statehood/114774.html
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