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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.
The Print
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Cong demands 10 marla plots, Rs 5 lakh each for border areas residents for settlement at safer places in J&K
'We demand that 10 marla plots and Rs 5 lakh be granted in favour of families living along the border, which comes within the firing range of Pakistan. This will facilitate their rehabilitation at safer places along the border,' he told reporters. The former deputy chief minister also batted for immediate grant of relief to the residents of border villages who have been directly affected by heavy cross-border shelling and continuous drone strikes. Jammu, May 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president Tara Chand on Tuesday demanded 10 marla plots and Rs 5 lakh for each family residing in border areas for their settlement at safer places in Jammu and Kashmir. Chand said most of the forward areas are vacant and people are facing miseries in these camps due to non-availability of ration and relief. The Congress leader said the government distributed a few items to these families in a pick-and-choose manner. 'We urge the Centre as well as J&K government to provide immediate financial assistance to border landowners, who have lost their crops due to tension on the borders. Even their domestic animals have either died or crossed over to Pakistan,' he added. Chand, accompanied by senior Congress leaders, visited border migrant camps and villages in forward areas along India-Pakistan border in Jammu. He expressed grief over the tragic loss of innocent lives and the injuries sustained by many in the shelling incidents. Chand, a three-time representative of the border constituency of Chaamb, recalled the time of the former UPA regime and said that 'our government remained on its toes even during minor shelling on the border'. 'Special packages were sanctioned then in favour of border area residents,' he added. Chand also cautioned residents to remain alert in future, stating that Pakistan is not a trustworthy neighbour. He urged the government that India should not compromise on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Congress leader also demanded that community bunkers be immediately constructed in these villages so that residents can save their lives during times of tension on the borders. PTI AB AS AS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Khoon se Karo Aarti: BJP MP Dubey's blunt reply to 'talks with Pakistan' suggestion by Congress leader
RANCHI: Reacting sharply to a Congress leader's suggestion of talks with Pakistan over war, Godda MP Nishikant Dubey asserted that there is no option other than 'Kashmir hai Pukarti - Pukarti hai Bharti; Khoon se tilak karo - Goliyon se aarti (Kashmir is calling; India is calling; Apply tilak with blood; do aarti with bullets). Dubey was reacting to a question on Tuesday asked by a news agency on Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hamid Karra's reported statement that India should have talks with Pakistan. 'Should we greet them with aarti. Pakistani people are killing our people and we should greet them with aarti. I am a Vidyarthi Parishad worker and I know only one slogan ---- ''Kashmir hai Pukarti - Pukarti hai Bharti; Khoon se tilak Karo - Goliyon se Aarti,' said Nishikant Dubey at Delhi Airport further saying that there is no alternative to it. Later, Dubey also posted his statement given to the news agency on X for which he is being trolled brutally; some people are praising him, saying – 'Sidhi Baat -- No Bakwas, while some are criticizing him for politicizing the issue. Dubey later shared his statement given to the news agency on X, for which he is being trolled brutally. While some praised him with comments like "Sidhi Baat — No Bakwas," others criticised him for allegedly politicising the issue. When asked about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's statement that Pahalgam terror attack was a result of a security lapse and he is not in support of war with Pakistan, Dubey directly questioned his integrity saying, 'People should find it out, whether Siddaramaiah is a patriot or a traitor.' Dubey, who is largely known for his outspoken attitude, had also questioned the Pakistani nationals living in India under the guise of marriage, seeking a probe into their intentions behind marrying to a person in an enemy country. Dubey clearly said that transparency is very important in the visa system, and the Central Government should be stricter in this regard. Dubey stated that there is a hidden agenda behind these marriages and questioned whether matrimonial matches within Indian society were hard to find. 'When the process of visa cancellations began, two types of visas emerged, and an in-depth investigation is required. Pakistani girls have been married here, and they cannot become citizens of India and have been living here for years,' the MP said. He added, "Even Pakistani men have been married into India. What is the motive behind these marriages, it needs to be investigated." Dubey said, "Those who migrated to Pakistan in 1947, their properties were taken over by the government under the Enemy Property Act," adding that this implies that Indians marrying their daughters into Pakistan and Pakistanis marrying their daughters into India are enemies of this country. It is required to deal with them first, he added. India on April 25 had announced the suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals with immediate effect and revoked all existing valid visas issued to them, except for long-term, diplomatic, and official visas. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where 27 people, mostly tourists, were killed and over a dozen were injured in one of the deadliest attacks in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike, after terrorists opened fire on a popular meadow.
