Tariq Hameed Karra urges PM to fulfil statehood promise

The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah should fulfil the promise of restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.

Karra was interacting with people during a public outreach programme on the second day of his visit to the Central Shalteng assembly constituency.

He said, “Our Prime Minister, Home Minister and the central government have made repeated promises of statehood restoration — on the floor of Parliament, in public rallies and especially during election campaigns. It is time to move beyond promises and fulfil these commitments through decisive action.”

Responding to questions about the importance of full statehood, Karra said there was an urgency for its restoration.

“Statehood is not just a symbolic demand, it is the foundation for responsive and empowered governance,” the Congress leader said.