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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress launches hunger strike in Srinagar demanding restoration of J&K statehood
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader on Saturday (August 9, 2025) sat a hunger strike in Srinagar to press for the restoration of the Union Territory's statehood. The strike was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Karra at the party's head office at M A Road in Srinagar. Karra and other senior leaders of the party, including AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir and party MLAs, joined the hunger strike. A similar hunger strike will be observed in Jammu on Sunday. The hunger strike is part of the party's campaign 'hamari riyasat, hamara haq' to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, which was downgraded and bifurcated into two Union territories — J&K and Ladakh — on August 5, 2019, by the Centre. The Centre also abrogated Articles 370 and 35A that day. Speaking to reporters, Karra said the party has launched a "struggle to awaken the blind, deaf and dumb government in Delhi". "We selected this day as it is the day when the 'Quit India Movement' was launched. From August 9 to 21, the party will observe six hunger strikes across various districts of J-K," he said. The JKPCC president said the peaceful hunger strike has been launched for the wishes and aspirations of the 1.40 crore citizens of J&K. He said that as the Parliament session is going on, the party would wait for any development related to the restoration of J&K's statehood. "If there is no development, then on August 21 (when the session ends), a new programme will be given," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K Congress hunger strike: Tariq Karra begins campaign; demands restoration of statehood
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Karra, on Saturday, began a hunger strike in Srinagar, demanding the restoration of the Union territory's statehood. The protest, part of the party's 'Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq' campaign, was launched at the JKPCC headquarters on M A Road. Senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir and several Congress MLAs, joined Karra in the demonstration. A similar hunger strike will be held in Jammu on Sunday, PTI reported. The movement seeks to reverse the Centre's 5 August 2019 decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status by abrogating Articles 370 and 35A, and to downgrade and bifurcate the former state into two Union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Karra said the party has launched a 'struggle to awaken the blind, deaf and dumb government in Delhi'. 'We selected this day as it is the day when the 'Quit India Movement' was launched. From August 9 to 21, the party will observe six hunger strikes across various districts of J-K,' he said. Karra emphasised that the peaceful protest was being held for the wishes and aspirations of the 1.40 crore citizens of J-K. He added that with the Parliament session currently underway, the party would wait to see if there was any progress on the restoration of statehood. 'If there is no development, then on August 21 (when the session ends), a new programme will be given,' he said.
India.com
31-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Congress To Observe August 5 As Black Day, Launch Statehood Campaign In J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) announced on Thursday that 5th August will be observed as a Black Day, marking the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, along with the announcement of a new protest plan and related activities to demand the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Tariq Hameed Karra, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), today announced that Congress will observe August 5 as a 'Black Day,' marking the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, which he described as the disempowerment of the J&K people. Karra said that on August 5, a peaceful sit-in will be held in Jammu, Srinagar, and all district headquarters across Jammu and Kashmir. The protests aim to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which Karra accused of 'glorifying' the downgrading of J&K's status. He also announced related protest activities to demand the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Starting August 1, 2025, the Congress will launch a massive outreach campaign to garner public support for the statehood movement. The campaign will involve engaging with traders, transporters, chambers of commerce, and unorganized sectors in both Jammu and Srinagar to build momentum for the cause. From August 9 to August 21, 2025, the Congress will organize chain hunger strikes at all district headquarters, including Jammu and Srinagar, with exceptions on August 15 and August 16. On August 20, the birthday of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, party members will take a pledge to continue the struggle for statehood. He added that the next course of action will be announced on August 21, 2025. Congress had started a nationwide statehood movement titled 'Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq' and has held protests in Srinagar, Jammu, and Delhi. Karra made these remarks during a press conference at the JKPCC headquarters in Srinagar.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Congress to go full throttle for statehood restoration, announces itinerary
Following successful conduct of 'Delhi chalo' programme, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee has decided to go full throttle to press the BJP government for restoring statehood to the region. J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra along with party leaders address a press conference. (HT Photo) JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra, on Monday, announced a fresh schedule of protests, hunger strike and outreach programmes to intensify the statehood movement of the party. Addressing a press conference here, Karra disclosed that the party shall hold peaceful protest dharna at Jammu, Srinagar and all districts of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, the sixth anniversary of the downgrading of the state. On August 5, 2019, BJP government at the Centre revoked Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two UTs--Ladakh without legislature and Jammu and Kashmir with legislature. 'August 5 shall be observed as a black day and an impressive sit in Dharna shall be held at Maharaja Hari Singh Park, all district headquarters will also press for statehood,' said Karra. Karra said that a massive outreach campaign shall be launched from August 1 to seek public support for statehood. He said on August 9, the Quit India Day, Congress party shall launch a day-long hunger strike at both party headquarters of Srinagar and Jammu till August 20-- the birth anniversary of late PM Rajiv Gandhi 'However August 15 and 16 August have been exempted from protests. Karra said that the first phase of statehood struggle 'Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq ' including Srinagar Chalo, Jammu Chalo and finally Delhi Chalo remained very successful with full support of the national leadership. 'It drew the attention of the entire political spectrum in the country towards our legitimate demand for statehood,' he added. Now the party shall further intensify the struggle in various democratic modes of protests, dharnas, hunger strikes, churahe- pe- charcha and mass contact programme in order to create pressure on the BJP government to fulfill its commitment of full statehood at the earliest. Karra further said that a three days special session should be held shortly to put pressure on the government for bringing legislation to restore full statehood. JKPCC chief also disclosed that he will be visiting Rajouri and Poonch for three days from Monday itself to interact with people at Sunderbani, Rajouri and Poonch over the mission statehood. He also informed that the Congress has adopted some children on the directions of LoP Rahul Gandhi, who are victims of Pak firing in Poonch. 'My visit to Poonch is on the directions of the high command to meet the families of victims of Pak firing and adoption for the welfare of a dozen children,' he added.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Statehood demand: Congress announces August 5 as Black day in J&K
JAMMU: Demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Congress will observe Aug 5 as Black Day. J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday said this will also mark 'six years since the state was downgraded. ' Peaceful sit-in protests will be held in Jammu's Maharaja Hari Singh statue park besides all district headquarters, Karra said at a press conference. He also announced day-long hunger strikes from Aug 9 to 20, beginning on the Quit India Day and concluding on the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi. Hunger strikes will not be held on Aug 15 and 16, he said. On Aug 5, 2019, Centre had abrogated Article 370 which granted special status to J&K and bifurcated the erstwhile state into two UTs.
