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Congress Presses Modi Government Over Delayed Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

Syed Naseer Hussain criticizes lack of timeline for statehood restoration, highlighting rising militancy and governance concerns.

Overview

  • Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain questioned the delay in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir despite the formation of a new government.
  • The party plans to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to fulfill prior promises of statehood restoration.
  • Hussain pointed to increasing militancy and infiltration attempts in the region, with 50 reported deaths, contradicting government claims of controlled terrorism.
  • Congress has committed to sustaining pressure both in Parliament and through public protests to address the issue.
  • The party has also demanded an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities and mismanagement of public funds in Jammu and Kashmir.