Modi government of playing politics over women reservation,statehood :Karra/Bhalla
19/04/2026
RS Pura (Jammu), April 19 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre during an impressive bike and car rally from Kullian to Rameshwar Dham, R S Pura,asserting that the recent developments surrounding the Women’s Reservation Bill reflect what he termed as the “anti-women and anti-democratic mindset” of the Modi government & its biggest Legislative failure to get the nefarious passed.
Addressing a large gathering, here today Karra said that despite tall claims of women empowerment, the failure to e ensure the passage of delimitation bill is a moral defeat of PM Modi and HM Amit Shah and they have no right to rule& should step down on moral grounds.
When women reservation bill had already been unanimously passed in 2023,what was this move of Modi government, he questioned.
Non implementation of women’s reservation ,after its unanimous passage in Parliament in 2023,reflects a lack of political sincerity & will of Modi government.
The government tried to befool and camouflage the recent move under the garb of women reservation but utterly failed in their nefarious move to hold delimitation without census.
He stressed that the Congress remains committed to ensuring adequate representation to women in legislatures and decision-making bodies,as it already ensured 33 percent reservation to women in PRIs in the country.
Karra highlighted a range of pressing public issues affecting Jammu and Kashmir, including unemployment, inflation, weakening of democratic institutions, and what he described as the continued marginalization of local voices in governance. He said that people of J&K are grappling with economic distress, lack of job opportunities for youth, and inadequate attention to border and rural development. He further alleged that the Centre’s policies have widened the gap between the government and the common people.
Taking the attack to the national level, Karra accused the Modi government of diverting attention from real issues by engaging in “headline politics” while ignoring the hardships faced by farmers, youth, and marginalized sections ,refugees, border residents etc.
He said the Congress party envisions an inclusive and participatory governance model, where policies are framed with consensus and aimed at equitable growth.
He reiterated that the party would continue to raise its voice both inside and outside Parliament against deniof statehood and policies aimed at weakening democracy and constitution.
JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla, while addressing the gathering, echoed similar concerns and said that the rally symbolizes the growing public dissatisfaction with the Centre’s governance & dual control system in J&K. He emphasized that rising prices of essential commodities, unemployment, and neglect of border areas have severely impacted the daily lives of people in J&K. Bhalla also criticized the handling of key legislative matters, including the Women’s Reservation issue, stating that it exposed contradictions in the government’s commitment to women empowerment.
Bhalla further said that Congress has always stood for inclusive growth and empowerment of all sections, especially women and youth. He added that the party will intensify its outreach programmes across Jammu and Kashmir to mobilize public opinion against what he termed as “anti-people decisions” of the Centre. He urged party workers to strengthen grassroots connections and ensure that people’s voices are effectively represented.
The rally was organised by former minister Ch Gharu Ram alongwith others,
Former ministers Mula Ram, Abdul Majeed Wani, ex MP T S Bajwa,Ex legislators Ved Mahajan, Th Balbir Singh ,Former minister Yash Pal Kundal, DCC President Neeraj Kundan, Th Hari Singh Chib, Ajaib moton,Ajay Lakhotra,Ch Dwarka Block Presidents Yash Pal and Gurmeet Singh, Iqbal Dar, Vijayant Pathania were prominent who attended.
Former Minister Mula Ram also addressed the gathering and raised concerns over what he termed as the erosion of democratic institutions and growing disconnect between the government and the grassroots. He said that issues such as unemployment, price rise, and lack of welfare outreach continue to trouble the common people, while the Centre remains focused on political narratives rather than governance. He emphasized that Congress will continue to stand with the people and fight for restoration of democratic rights and economic stability.
Former Minister Abdul Majeed Wani criticized the Centre for what he described as neglect of remote and underdeveloped regions, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed that lack of adequate infrastructure, healthcare, and employment opportunities in rural and hilly areas has widened regional disparities.
Former Minister Ch Gharu Ram who organised the rally highlighted the problems of local population including farmers, refugees, ex- servicemen and border areas.
He also underlined the importance of genuine empowerment of women through effective legislation, stating that mere assurances without implementation fail to address real concerns.
Congress District Jammu Rural President Neeraj Kundan highlighted local issues affecting rural populations, including poor road connectivity, irrigation challenges, and inadequate basic amenities. He said that the rally reflects the growing public support for Congress and its policies aimed at inclusive development.