Chief of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday vowed that the INDIA bloc will mobilize its full power in Parliament and take to the streets if the BJP-led authorities doesn’t restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir after the continuing meeting elections. Addressing a public rally in help of celebration candidates in Jammu, Gandhi stated that the folks of Jammu and Kashmir suffered a grave injustice when the state was divided into two union territories in 2019.
This marked his third go to to Jammu and Kashmir in practically three weeks, having beforehand visited Banihal and Dooru constituencies on September four and Surankote and Central-Shalteng on September 23. Upon arriving in Jammu on Wednesday, Gandhi engaged with professionals at a lodge earlier than addressing the general public rally at JK Resort Floor.
Reiterating his dedication to restoring statehood, Gandhi stated, “This has by no means occurred within the historical past of India that now we have taken away statehood and reworked a state into UT.” He assured that if the BJP fails to revive statehood, the INDIA alliance would exert strain in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and on the streets.
Gandhi alleged that statehood was revoked to learn outsiders via the Lt Governor, sidelining locals. Gandhi emphasised that restoring statehood is crucial for Jammu and Kashmir’s progress, citing it as “your proper and your future.” He additionally criticized the federal government’s remedy of small and medium companies nationwide.
“This authorities runs for Ambani and Adani,” Gandhi stated, condemning the GST and demonetization as instruments to favor these firms. He dubbed the ‘Make in India’ initiative as ‘make in Adani,’ claiming contracts have been predominantly awarded to Adani.
Gandhi accused the BJP authorities and Lt Governor of crippling Jammu’s economic system, which as soon as facilitated a clean manufacturing chain from the Valley to the remainder of the nation.
