JAMMU, NOVEMBER 11: The J&K National Conference (JKNC) held a Workers’ Conference at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, to discuss critical issues like the restoration of statehood and special status to protect the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his address, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary strongly criticized the BJP for its failure to fulfil its promise for restoration of statehood to J&K. He said that the BJP Govt has bifurcated the princely state into Union Territories, snatching the Special Status of this princely state.
Surinder Choudhary reiterated NC’s unwavering commitment to restoring J&K’s special status and statehood, stating that these measures are essential for preserving the unique identity and interests of the J&K people. He emphasized that, as promised by Omar Abdullah, the NC government had passed a resolution for statehood restoration in its first Cabinet meeting. “We also passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly to initiate dialogue on restoring the special status of J&K, Choudhary strongly condemned the ‘misbehavior and Drama Baji BJP MLA’s in the Assembly’. This resolution is a step towards reversing the injustice done by the Central Govt as it witnessed the unilateral revocation of our special status. That this resolution rekindles hope for the people of J&K especially in securing our land, jobs rights and dignity which are at risk without special status.
He further pointed out that eleven states, including Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, north east states enjoy similar protections, and then why the BJP had denied these rights to J&K. “Jammu & Kashmir urgently needs similar protections to safeguard its land and job rights, dire need to protect our resources and shield itself from exploitative elements, such as the liquor mafia, mining mafia, and contractors from outside,” he stated.
Addressing the gathering, Minister for Food Supply and Transport Satish Sharma commended Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his commitment to inclusive governance, ensuring equal representation for the people of the Jammu region.
The workers Conference was presided over by Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province JKNC.