Congress always stands for rights of J&K people: Bhalla
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla on Wednesday said that his party will always stand for the rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that development, dignity and peace in J&K top priorities of Congress.
He said that both Jammu and Kashmir are equal in every respect and Congress will also fight for the rights of the people of Jammu.
He assured the people of J&K that his party will always fight for the restoration of statehood to J&K.
Expressing disappointment over the statehood issue, he stressed upon the need for restoring a popular government in J&K as soon as possible.
Bhalla 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 added.
He said 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, “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 his party is committed to ensuring a shining future for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and its people.
He vowed that if the 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.