JK Cong passes resolution calling on Rahul Gandhi to take up role of LoP in LS
The Congress’s Jammu and Kashmir unit passed a resolution here on Saturday, calling on former President Rahul Gandhi to take up the role of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: PTI)
The Congress’s Jammu and Kashmir unit passed a resolution here on Saturday, calling on former President Rahul Gandhi to take up the role of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
The resolution was passed at a one-day convention of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chaired by JK unit president Vikar Rasool Wani and attended by almost all senior leaders and workers, a party spokesperson said.
“Taking over Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha is the need of the hour. This is the demand of the general workers and people of this country who want a strong opposition to address the issues faced by the common people,” a spokesperson said, citing the resolution.
The convention, first after the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in which the BJP retained both seats in the Jammu region for the third term, also congratulated Sonia Gandhi on her election as the President of the Congress Parliamentary Party, and commended her leadership and dedication towards the party throughout her political career. career.
The Congress also expressed serious concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Jammu region and asked the government to take concrete action against terrorism and create an enabling environment for holding parliamentary elections by September 30 as directed by the Supreme Court.
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Targeting the Center and the J&K government for alleged inability to control terrorism in the Union Territory, Wani accused the Modi government of ‘playing politics’.
claiming normalcy in JK and “misleading” the entire nation regarding the ground situation.
He asked the government to ensure an atmosphere of safety and security and create situations conducive to holding parliamentary elections within the deadline set by the Supreme Court.
The Congress leader said that the party and the INDIA bloc performed very well in the Lok Sabha polls and appreciated the efforts and dedication of the party workers who had managed to reduce the victory margin of the BJP in the seats of Jammu and Udhampur.
The convention began with two minutes of silence to mourn the deaths of nine persons, including seven pilgrims returning from Shiv Khori Temple and CRPF Jawan in recent terror attacks, with participants praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incidents.
The spokesperson said the convention also passed a resolution on the prevailing security situation in JK and condemned the recent terror attacks. The resolution asked the Center to take concrete action to remove the menace and tell Pakistan in the strongest terms to stop sponsoring terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The JKPCC stands with the government and the courageous forces in dealing with the current situation and strives to restore an atmosphere of safety and security, the resolution said.
“We strongly urge the central government and the UT administration to ensure an incident-free Amarnath Yatra at all costs, which will start on June 29,” the spokesperson said.
The party also adopted a resolution on political matters and the road ahead, calling on the government to create a favorable environment for the immediate holding of parliamentary elections.
It said the Congress is fully prepared for the Assembly elections and the Election Commissioner and the government are urged to ensure a level playing field in security for party leaders and prominent officials of the opposition parties in view of the deteriorating situation.
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First print: June 15, 2024 | 11:42 PM IST