Jammu, March 8th: The assertion that statehood is not the privilege of a single political unit, but the right of every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir, the Senior Congress MLA Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday called for a united position of restoring statehood, and asked all political parties to raise their differences.
“With regard to this historical mandate, we have to work with a determined voice to restore statehood that increases through the political divisions,” said Karra, while in the discussion about the application for thanks for the budget in the meeting of Jammu and Kashmir.
He welcomed the Jungfrau Budget of Prime Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday and after seven years under an “undemocratic setup” described a “lifeline” and a “brave step forward”. The budget of 1.12 Lakh Crore for 2025-26 focuses on the well-being and the development of multiple sector in the Union area.
“Stateiness is not the privilege of a single political unity. It is the right of every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a promise that made us on the bottom of the parliament – a promise that we keep sacred. Respect and dignity of the citizens of JK, ”he said.
He claims that this budget is not just a document, he said: “It is a lifeline. It is about what works for our people and it delivers with its grit and vision. Three pillars keep it – economic growth, social well -being and sustainability. “
The congress manager described the current meeting as a “extraordinary house in extraordinary situations”. He pointed out that it is a historical institution and that the return of democracy after a long struggle thanks to the wisdom of the Supreme Court.
“This is not a normal house, as it used to be before the abolition of our constitutional guarantees on August 5, 2019. Today this is a citadel of efforts for 1.2 Crore citizens of J&K,” said Karra, President of the President of the Congress Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress.
He warned that if it did not meet the expectations of the people, especially young people, could lead to cynicism and despair, which weakens the belief in democracy and their institutions.
“This August House is not only heard with local efforts. It stays under a global clock. We have to ask ourselves – do we have the time to discuss historical and trivial problems, or should we go forward? “He asked.
Karra underlined the need for JK to use his geographical potential for economic growth, especially in tourism. He emphasized the projection of the budget in order to increase the contribution of tourism to the economy from 7 percent to 15 percent over the next four to five years.
“The government was supposed to satisfy global tourism leaders like Switzerland and Thailand to adopt best practices and make J&K a global tourism plant,” he said.
He also emphasized how important it is to use artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure in India in order to increase economic growth, close income losses and to improve simple business.
Karra expressed concerns about previous budget assignments and pointed out that 2021-22 30 percent of the budget went to police work and security, while health and education only received 6 percent and 4 percent.
“I wonder why this happens when we are told that security concerns are reduced after 2019. Imagine what would have happened to these allocations if this was not the case, ”he said.
In humanitarian questions, Karra called for a comprehensive and content -related rehabilitation plan for Kashmir pandits and refugees from 1947, 1965 and 1971.
“The rehabilitation of Kaschmiri pandits cannot be a mere cosmetic means or a superficial effort. It must be a permanent solution that guarantees your safe, worthy and lawful return to your home country, ”he said.
He criticized the attempts to address their emergency through the cinema and said: “The misery of the Kaschmiri Pandit community cannot be addressed by making Bollywood films. If there is normality in J&K, the government has to take obvious steps for your return home. “
Karra asked the elected representatives to concentrate on the unification for the larger public well -being and to say: “What tied us together is our common identity as a citizen of J&K, and we all have to decide to play a historical role in the excavation of the region from despair and instability.”