In a recent address to Congress party workers in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, underscored the crucial importance of representing the people of Jammu and Kashmir and restoring their statehood. Gandhi’s comments came as the Election Commission of India announced dates for the state assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. Joined by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Gandhi emphasized the historic significance of J&K’s representation and criticized the political maneuvers regarding statehood.
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- Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with Congress party workers in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Gandhi highlighted that the representation of J&K’s people and their statehood is a top priority for Congress.
- He stressed that the recent elections are a significant opportunity to reaffirm J&K’s representation and statehood.
- Gandhi pointed out that the conversion of J&K from a state to a union territory was an unprecedented move in India’s history.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized Gandhi’s deep connection to J&K, describing it as a matter of personal significance.
- Kharge called for voter support to preserve the country’s culture and citizens’ rights.
- He claimed that winning the J&K elections would give Congress a stronger position nationally.
- Security has been heightened around the venue of Gandhi and Kharge’s meeting.
- The Congress party is expected to form an alliance with the National Conference for the J&K elections.
- Kharge criticized the BJP’s role in the timing of elections, framing Congress as the primary challenger to the BJP.
