Congress protests in Srinagar against Adani, demands JPC probe
Condemns BJP Govt. over ‘Manipur crisis, HM’s insult to Dr. Ambedkar’
Srinagar, Dec 18 (KINS): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Wednesday staged a massive protest in Srinagar, calling for accountability from the BJP led Central Government over the alleged Adani corruption scandal and other critical issues.
The protestors according to news agency KINS also denounced the deteriorating situation in Manipur and criticized the Home Minister’s recent remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, terming them a direct affront to the principles of the Indian Constitution.
The protest underscored allegations of multiple scams allegedly involving the Adani Group, including irregularities within the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL). Protestors accused the Central Government of prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare and demanded the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the Adani corruption allegations.
The police prevented the Congress leaders and workers from marching towards Raj Bhavan, forcibly pushing them inside party headquarters.
Abid Kashmiri, General Secretary of the Party HQ Srinagar, stated “The Adani Group’s involvement in various scams, including irregularities in JKPDCL projects, is a glaring example of the crony capitalism fostered by this government. The people of Jammu and Kashmir want answers. JKPCC firmly demands a JPC probe to uncover the truth and hold the culprits accountable.”
Another Congress Leader Dr. Waleed Karra addressing the media, said that “This government has repeatedly failed to uphold democratic principles. The Adani scandal exemplifies their corruption, while their inability to address the crises in Manipur and their disrespect for national icons like Dr. Ambedkar reflects their misplaced priorities.”
Yasir Mandoo, a Youth Congress leader, added “The youth of Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of India will not remain silent in the face of corruption and injustice. The government must answer for its complicity and anti-people policies.”
On this occasion Senior Congress leaders, youth leaders and party workers joined the demonstration including Nissar Ahmad Mandoo, Er. Muzaffar Dar (District President, Budgam), Abdul Rashid Lone (District President, Kulgam), Riyaz Manhas (District President, Shopian), Shaheena Needa, KLhrusheed Ahmad, Shabnum, Syra Shah, Saima, Nargis And other Mahila Congress leaders. (KINS)
