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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra slams J&K's ‘dual control' as undemocratic, demands full Statehood
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) said the dual control system in the Union Territory (UT) was 'damaging the very spirit of democracy.' Referring to the divided powers between the elected Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Karra, while speaking in Jammu, said, 'this arrangement was unsustainable and undemocratic.' He said people were beginning to wonder if they voted 'to find solutions or to face fresh troubles.' 'Their [the people of J&K's] trust in the democratic process is hanging by a thread,' he added. Pointing to 'growing public cynicism,' Mr. Karra cautioned that the current dual power system 'could further destabilize the political and administrative framework in Jammu and Kashmir.' 'This system is not just ineffective. It is damaging the very spirit of democracy. Unless full Statehood is restored, and elected representatives are empowered, the situation will only worsen,' the JKPCC chief asserted. Mr. Karra said that issues such as the 'cash crunch at the grassroots' and the 'non-availability of constituency development funds meant for MLAs,' highlighted the need for 'confidence-building initiatives.' 'People need a sense of stability, and the economy needs a lifeline. The government must act fast,' he added. The Congress had contested the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections together with the National Conference (NC) in 2024. However, it has stayed away from the government so far and has been demanding the restoration of Statehood.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Poonch has been worst affected by Pakistani shelling": JKPCC President Tariq Hamid Karra
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 24 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said that Poonch district in the Union Territory was the worst affected by Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling. Karra also said that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is visiting there to show solidarity with the affected people. 'Poonch has been the worst affected by Pakistani shelling... Rahul Gandhi is the first national leader to come here, and he is coming to show solidarity with the people. He will visit all the institutions that have been affected by the shelling... He will meet the civil society and talk to them, and then he will come to the Dak Bungalow,' Karra told ANI. He also asked why a 'third country' announced the cessation of military action by India and Pakistan. 'We expect Pakistan to remain committed to the ceasefire, though questions have been raised - why did a third country announce it despite the government's policy of no third-party intervention... We don't know what they (Pakistan) might do next, so the security forces have to be alert,' he said. Meanwhile, Congress MP and AICC in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Naseer Hussain, on Saturday, condemned Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling in Poonch, which targeted places of worship, including Gurudwaras, Churches, Madrasas, and Temples, resulting in 13 deaths and significant damage. 'They neither left the Gurudwara nor left the Church nor left the Madrasa nor left the Temple. Thirteen people lost their lives here. Apart from this, many people were injured, and many people lost their property. Therefore, a lot of damage has been done,' Hussain said. 'Rahul Gandhi will go to the homes of people killed in the shelling. He will go to the schools of two children killed in the shelling and meet their classmates. There was an attack on a Gurudwara; he will visit there. He will go to the Madrasa, which was attacked and where one person was killed. We want to give confidence to these people who are in the farthest-flung areas of the country,' he added. Hussain raised questions about the India-Pakistan understanding, suggesting it was reached with US mediation, and expressed disappointment over the ceasefire's implications. 'When the ceasefire happened, the whole country was disappointed because of the way our soldiers were fighting, our army was fighting, the way our armed forces were fighting, and we had the upper hand. However, with the US-mediated arbitration, we accepted this ceasefire. The whole country is asking for answers,' he said. Earlier, a five-member Trinamool Congress delegation on Thursday met with the families affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, expressing solidarity with the families and reaffirming their commitment to humanity and peace. After meeting the families and seeing the damage, TMC MP Derek O' Brien underlined how he has been 'deeply moved' by meeting the affected families. (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Poonch has been worst affected by Pakistani shelling": JKPCC President Tariq Hamid Karra
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee ( JKPCC ) President Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said that Poonch district in the Union Territory was the worst affected by Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling . Karra also said that Rahul Gandhi , the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is visiting there to show solidarity with the affected people. "Poonch has been the worst affected by Pakistshelling... Rahul Gandhi is the first national leader to come here, and he is coming to show solidarity with the people. He will visit all the institutions that have been affected by the shelling... He will meet the civil society and talk to them, and then he will come to the Dak Bungalow," Karra told ANI. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo He also asked why a "third country" announced the cessation of military action by India and Pakistan. "We expect Pakistan to remain committed to the ceasefire, though questions have been raised - why did a third country announce it despite the government's policy of no third-party intervention... We don't know what they (Pakistan) might do next, so the security forces have to be alert," he said. Live Events Meanwhile, Congress MP and AICC in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Syed Naseer Hussain, on Saturday, condemned Pakistan's recent cross-border shelling in Poonch, which targeted places of worship, including Gurudwaras, Churches, Madrasas, and Temples, resulting in 13 deaths and significant damage. "They neither left the Gurudwara nor left the Church nor left the Madrasa nor left the Temple. Thirteen people lost their lives here. Apart from this, many people were injured, and many people lost their property. Therefore, a lot of damage has been done," Hussain said. "Rahul Gandhi will go to the homes of people killed in the shelling. He will go to the schools of two children killed in the shelling and meet their classmates. There was an attack on a Gurudwara; he will visit there. He will go to the Madrasa, which was attacked and where one person was killed. We want to give confidence to these people who are in the farthest-flung areas of the country," he added. Hussain raised questions about the India-Pakistan understanding, suggesting it was reached with US mediation, and expressed disappointment over the ceasefire's implications. "When the ceasefire happened, the whole country was disappointed because of the way our soldiers were fighting, our army was fighting, the way our armed forces were fighting, and we had the upper hand. However, with the US-mediated arbitration, we accepted this ceasefire. The whole country is asking for answers," he said. Earlier, a five-member Trinamool Congress delegation on Thursday met with the families affected by Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, expressing solidarity with the families and reaffirming their commitment to humanity and peace. After meeting the families and seeing the damage, TMC MP Derek O' Brien underlined how he has been "deeply moved" by meeting the affected families.
United News of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Caste census result of Rahul's struggle: J&K Congress
Jammu, May 2 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday congratulated the Rahul Gandhi and the party leadership over the caste census in the country. A unanimous resolution was adopted in a meeting here at Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters to express gratitude to the Congress leadership, especially Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, for the success of the struggle to pressure the government to concede the demand for a caste census in the Country. The resolution moved by JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma was seconded by working president and former deputy chief minister Tara Chand and former minister Raman Bhalla. The resolution was adopted unanimously by raising of hands and amid slogans in favour of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. JKPCC working president Tara Chand, who presided over the meeting along with Raman Bhalla, said the struggle of Rahul Gandhi has finally yielded results as the BJP-led government accepted the demand raised by the Congress. 'The party demands that the caste census should be completed within a time-frame so that complete benefits reach the common man at the earliest,' the members demanded. Working president Raman Bhalla said the announcement of a caste census was the result of Rahul's struggle. The meeting also asked the party cadres in the border areas to remain in constant touch with the people and the administration in view of the prevailing situation, keeping a close watch on the activities on the border belt post Balakot terror attack. The meeting strongly condemned Pakistan for the unprovoked firing on the border and LoC and reaffirmed the party's decision that it was fully behind the nation and the government to give a befitting response to Pakistan for backing the Pahalgam perpetrators. Earlier a two-minutes silence was observed to mourn the death of veteran Congress leader and former union minister Girija Viyas. UNI VBH PRS
