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Cong to intensify struggle for restoration of statehood to J&K: AICC Gen Sec

Srinagar, June 26 (UNI) All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Incharge J&K & Ladakh affairs Sayeed Naseer Hussain today said that the party shall intensify the struggle for restoration of statehood to J&K.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Naseer lashed out at the BJP and Centre government for delay in granting statehood to J&K, after committing the same in Parliament and before the Supreme Court.
Flanked by J&K Congress President Tariq Karra, AICC General Secretary & CLP Leader G A Mir and other leaders Naseer said he held detailed deliberations with party leaders during his current visit here and earlier in Jammu he asked party cadres to intensify the ongoing movement.
The AICC General Secretary said that he will also undertake a tour of different districts alongwith PCC President & senior leadership to meet workers and strengthen the organization.
Replying to a question on the vacancies to Rajya Sabha, he said that there is no representation of J&K in Rajya Sabha, which is the house of council of states, so it should be filled without delay.
In reply to another question, he said that Congress party has raised several important questions over the role of Elections Commission, after detailed investigations, however any constituent of INDIA block can have its own view on the issue.
Regarding new joining of leaders into the party, he said that senior leadership of JKPCC will be taken on board and case to case basis decisions will be taken.
He said that PCC and other Congress Committees shall be reconstituted, in due course, as all such committees are dissolved at present. He further said that anyone found guilty of indiscipline shall be dealt with as per norms and any harsh decision required in the interest of the party will also be taken, as organization is supreme.

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