SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to honor their commitment to restore statehood to the Union Territory. During a public outreach event in the Central Shalteng assembly constituency, Karra highlighted the repeated assurances made by the central government in Parliament, at public rallies, and during election campaigns.
“Our prime minister, home minister, and the central government have consistently pledged to restore statehood. It’s time to go beyond promises and take decisive action,” Karra stated. Emphasizing the urgency of full statehood, he explained that it is essential for responsive and empowered governance.
“Statehood is more than a symbolic demand—it’s crucial for effective governance. Without it, decision-making powers are limited, which affects our ability to tackle vital issues such as unemployment, development, business, education, and healthcare reforms,” he added. Karra argued that full statehood would enable the development of modern infrastructure, improve educational opportunities for competitive exams, and ensure accessible healthcare for all residents.
