Congress blasts BJP for undermining democracy in IIOJK
Srinagar: Vikar Rasool Wani, President of Congress chapter in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has said that the BJP-led Indian government is using the recent decision to grant additional powers to the Lieutenant Governor as a tactic to undermine the authority of the elected government.
According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, Wani criticized the Modi government’s move, suggesting it indicates the BJP’s lack of intention to restore statehood to occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
He called for the restoration of statehood before the upcoming assembly elections, warning that without it, any elected government would be powerless. Wani reaffirmed Congress’s commitment to advocating for the return of statehood despite the BJP’s apparent reluctance.
“The BJP is aware of the possibility of losing the upcoming Assembly elections, so they have centralized power with the Lieutenant Governor, effectively undermining the democratic system,” Wani stated.
He emphasized that an elected government should have adequate authority to address the grievances of residents without requiring approval for minor decisions from the Lieutenant Governor.
