With Parliament session set to convene on July 21, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has announced plans to intensify its campaign for the restoration of statehood, positioning itself as the party actively pursuing the issue on the ground.
JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra said the campaign was already underway across Jammu and Kashmir and will now enter a more focused phase in both regions, with increased outreach at the grassroots level.
“Since the Parliament is being held on the 21st, we have, in principle, agreed to intensify this campaign. A detailed plan is being drawn to scale up activities both in Jammu and in Srinagar,” he said.
While no formal invitations have been sent, the J&K Congress chief said it was an open invitation to all political parties, civil society members, and citizens to join the movement. “This campaign is not limited to Congress or Congressmen. It is for all people, beyond party lines, beyond region or religion. Anyone concerned about the democratic rights of J&K is welcome to be part of it,” he said.
Highlighting the dual control system in J&K, Karra said that their campaign also aims to educate people about the implications of lost statehood. “We have made our workers and the public aware of why statehood matters. People must understand the cost of administrative disempowerment under the current arrangement,” he added
Karra said the party has chosen a low-profile, high-engagement strategy to push for the restoration of statehood. “We are not going for optics. We are not holding mega events just to create headlines. This campaign is not about spectacle, it’s about substance.” the JKPCC chief said—(KNO)
