Srinagar, Jul 31 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said that the ongoing movement for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir transcends political boundaries, and all parties are welcome to join, though those politically constrained won’t be pressured.
“We have launched this movement regardless of party affiliations, regions, or religions. We invited everyone to join, and we continue to do so,” Karra told reporters at the party headquarters in Srinagar. “However, those who are ‘helpless’ or ‘constrained’ politically will not be forced,” he said.
Karra said that the Congress campaign for full statehood—under the banner Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq—reflects the aspirations of 1.4 crore people in Jammu and Kashmir. “This is not just about Congress workers. It is the people’s movement. It reflects their desires, emotions and rights that were taken away,” he said.
He also stated that the National Conference (NC) was not a part of the current campaign, despite both parties being part of the opposition alliance. “Many people ask, if you are part of an alliance, why isn’t the National Conference with you,” Karra said. “Let me be clear once again, they are in the government, and we are supporting the government from outside.”
Karra said that the Congress party was committed to reclaiming full statehood with all constitutional and administrative powers, similar to those enjoyed by states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh—(KNO)