Hope issues related to realignment of Baramulla–Uri railway line are addressed: Er Rashid

Srinagar, Mar 17: Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid on Tuesday raised a wide range of issues in Parliament, speaking in strong and direct terms on religious freedoms, development, employment and public sentiments in Jammu and Kashmir.

As per a press release, at the outset, he said, “I would first like to thank the government for releasing Sonam Wangchuk, but I want to ask since when have Chinese and Pakistani agents suddenly become nationalist overnight?”, questioning what he termed as shifting narratives. Referring to the significance of the occasion, Er Rashid said, “few days before was Jumat-ul-Vida and Shab-e-Qadr last night, I am in jail, but I extend my greetings to the people of my constituency and the entire Kashmir.” Er Rashid strongly criticized the closure of Jamia Masjid Srinagar, stating, “I strongly condemn the government for sealing Jamia Masjid Srinagar and not allowing prayers there.” He further questioned, “When you shower flowers on religious congregations from helicopters in other places, which is good, then why is our Jamia Masjid in Kashmir closed?”

Speaking on development, MP Er Rashid appreciated railway officials and said, “Hon’ble Railway Minister is very capable… whenever we meet him, he listens sincerely.” He expressed hope that issues related to the realignment of Baramulla–Uri railway line, would be addressed.