Slams BJP for delaying restoration of statehood
WAJAHAT SHABIR
SRINAGAR: AICC General Secretary Incharge J&K & Ladakh affairs Dr Sayeed Naseer Hussain Thursday said the party shall intensify the struggle for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference at PCC HQ Srinagar today, Dr Naseer lashed out at the BJP and Centre government for the delay in granting statehood to J&K, after committing the same in Parliament and before the Supreme Court.
He said that he will also undertake a tour of different Districts along with the PCC President & senior leadership to meet workers and strengthen the organisation.
Replying to a question on the vacancies to Rajya Sabha, he said that there is no representation of J&K in Rajya Sabha, which is the House of Council of States, so it should be filled without delay.
In reply to another question, he said that the Congress party has raised several important questions over the role of the Election Commission, after detailed investigations; however, any constituent of the INDIA block can have their own view on the issue.
Regarding new joining of leaders into the party, he said that senior leadership of JKPCC will be taken on board and case to Case basis decisions will be taken.
In another reply, he said that PCC and other Congress Committees shall be reconstituted, in due course, as all such committees are dissolved at present. He further said that anyone found guilty of indiscipline shall be dealt with as per norms, and any harsh decision required in the interest of the party will also be taken, as the organisation is supreme.
Earlier, addressing the extended executive of the party and during meetings with different delegations from across Kashmir valley and Jammu region, AICC General Secretary stressed for
Strengthening the Congress party at the grassroots levels in order to come out stronger in the next elections, including in the ULB and Panchayat elections.
He said it is the desire & effort of every party to strengthen its base and come to power, so work hard at the ground level and highlight important issues of people.
Dr Naseer asked party cadres to prepare beforehand for the panchayat & ULB elections whenever held, as these are overdue in Jammu and Kashmir. He said grassroots units will be further strengthened in the near future to face the future electoral & other challenges.
