Srinagar, Jul 02: Ahead of the proposed cabinet reshuffle-cum- expansion, Jammu & Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said the party will stay out of the cabinet until the restoration of J&K\u2019s statehood.<\/p>\n
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, as per news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Karra said ministerial berths were not an issue for the Congress.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur issue is statehood. We have made it clear that until statehood is restored, we will not become part of the cabinet,\u201d he said, adding that the party would continue to extend outside support to the National Conference-led government.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that the Congress would stand firmly with the government if there was any attempt by the BJP to undermine or destabilize it.<\/p>\n
On NC\u2019s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Karra said the Congress had launched its campaign for the restoration of statehood a year ago through programmes in Srinagar, Jammu, and Delhi.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a matter of satisfaction that those who were hesitant earlier have now reached the same position from where the Congress started its campaign a year ago,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the debate over possible India-Pakistan talks, Karra said those criticising dialogue should also explain statements made by RSS leaders advocating engagement with Pakistan.<\/p>\n
On the annual Amarnath Yatra, Karra said the people of Jammu & Kashmir have always welcomed the pilgrimage and expressed hope that it remains peaceful and incident-free. He added that local communities support the Yatra both out of respect for religious faith and because it provides a significant boost to the region\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
Karra also said repeated paper leaks, particularly the NEET controversy, have badly affected students and parents, creating frustration and eroding confidence in the country\u2019s examination system. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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