Change policy, take strong steps: J-K Dy CM to security grid

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Choudhary slams BJP for snatching rights of J&K people
Satish lauds Omar Govt for giving equal representation to Jammu Region
Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Nov 11:
The J&K National Conference (JKNC) held a Workers’ Conference at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, to discuss critical issues like the restoration of statehood and special status to protect the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The workers Conference was presided over by Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province JKNC.
Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of JKNC, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the hardships endured by the people over the past decade due to anti people policies of BJP Govt.
Rattan Lal Gupta praised Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary for his historic resolution in the Assembly, which aims to initiate dialogue on restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s
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special status as a means to protect the rights of its people. “This resolution is a milestone in our journey to reclaim the rights and dignity of the people of J&K,” he said.
In his address, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary strongly criticized the BJP for its failure to fulfil its promise for restoration of statehood to J&K. He said that BJP Govt has bifurcated the princely state into Union Territories, snatching the Special Status of this princely state.
Surinder Choudhary reiterated NC’s unwavering commitment to restoring J&K’s special status and statehood, stating that these measures are essential for preserving the unique identity and interests of the J&K people. He emphasized that, as promised by Omar Abdullah, the NC government had passed a resolution for statehood restoration in its first Cabinet meeting. “We also passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly to initiate dialogue on restoring special status of J&K, Choudhary strongly condemned the misbehavior and Drama Baji BJP MLA’s in the Assembly. This resolution is a step towards reversing the injustice done by the Central Govt as it witnessed the unilateral revocation of our special status. That this resolution rekindles hope for the people of J&K special in securing our land, jobs rights and dignity which are at risk without special status.
He further pointed out that eleven states, including Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, north east states enjoy similar protections, and then why the BJP had denied these rights to J&K.
“Jammu & Kashmir urgently needs similar protections to safeguard its land and job rights, dire need to protect our resources and shield itself from exploitative elements, such as the liquor mafia, mining mafia, and contractors from outside,” he stated.
Surinder Choudhary reaffirmed that the National Conference remains committed to advocating for the aspirations of J&K’s people, promising that the party will continue to fight for justice, rights of the people and their dignity.
“Our government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed to addressing the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. We are dedicated to fulfilling our promises and working tirelessly to restore J&K’s identity and honor,” Choudhary affirmed.

Addressing the gathering, Minister for Food Supply and Transport Satish Sharma commended Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his commitment to inclusive governance, ensuring equal representation for the people of the Jammu region. He highlighted the enduring contributions of Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Farooq Abdullah, whose vision has shaped the political and social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. “The people of the Jammu region have consistently supported our cause for the restoration of full statehood to J&K. Together, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of this objective,” he remarked. Sharma further said that restoration of special status is must for our generations to come.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday asked the security grid to take strong steps and change their policy in the wake of the recent terror attacks in the Union Territory.
Dy CM Surinder Kumar highlighted that thousands of leaders and workers of the ruling National Conference have been killed for the sake of peace.
“We are saddened. The government will never tolerate this…We want peace in J-K. National Conference has always made sacrifices for this peace. Thousands of our leaders and workers have been killed. So, the National Conference wants to strengthen this country, J-K and the Constitution of India…,” Dy CM Kumar told reporters while condemning the terror attacks.
“We would want these deaths to be the last. So, the security grid will have to contemplate and change its policy. They will have to take strong steps and we condemn this,” Dy CM Kumar added.
Deputy CM was speaking to reporters on the Kishtwar encounter and the recent killing of two Village Defence Guards in Kishtwar.
Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (SF) lost his life during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday.
Two Village Defence Guards were abducted and killed by terrorists in Kishtwara on Thursday evening. Their bodies were retrieved from a forest area of Ohli Kuntwara in Kioshtwara on Friday.
The duo were identified as Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, both residents of the Kuntwara area in Kishtwar.
There has been a surge in terror attacks in recent months in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
On Saturday evening, one terrorist was neutralised during a joint anti-terror operation by police and forces in the Sopore area of Baramulla.
On October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in the Ganderbal district.

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