Congress hunger strike for statehood continues in Jammu

Jammu, Aug 12: The chain hunger strike for the restoration of statehood launched by the Congress party entered into third day here today which was led by the Congress committee district Kathua in which all prominent leaders of the party from the district observed day long hunger strike which was joined by senior leaders of the party from other parts as well, said a party press release.

Speaking to the gathering, senior leader Raman Bhalla said that “Congress party is fighting for the rights of people to restore their dignity, status and identity which was snatched by the BJP Govt. arbitrarily and unconstitutionally on Aug. 5, 2019 and has not been restored after more than six years despite repeated promises on the floor of the house and before the Supreme Court.”

He said that Congress shall continue its struggle to achieve and safeguard the rights of the future generation with regard to land, jobs and natural resources

Lal Singh accused BJP of depriving the people of the Dogra identity and insulting the Dogras. He said that the land, jobs and natural resources of J&K are being sold out under the garb of UT and for six years they are befooling the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He asked the people “to join the struggle for restoring their dignity , identity , status and rights.”