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Why statehood not restored, asks Kharge

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September 22, 2024

CONGRESS chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asked the BJP government why it has not restored statehood to J&K when it holds the power.

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Why statehood not restored, asks Kharge

Seeking to clarify on party leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the US, Kharge said that reservation would continue as long as there is untouchability and lack of social justice in the country.

Addressing a press conference in Jammu, he said Congress has given seven guarantees in its manifesto for J&K.

"Our first priority is restoring statehood to J&K," he said.

When told that PM Modi has said that statehood would be restored, Kharge said, "Why has it not been restored so far when BJP holds all power.

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