Srinagar MP Karra quits PDP
17 Sept 2016 4:12 AM IST
"I have decided to disassociate myself from the primary membership of the PDP and from the membership of the Parliament to which I was elected from the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency in 2014 on PDP ticket," Karra told reporters at his residence here.
Karra alleged that the Central and state governments policies of "unabated genocide", continued denial of the dangerous ground realities, insensitive and adhoc approach towards Kashmir issue and blatant policy of dealing with Kashmiris by way of "oppressive, repressive and suppressive measures" were the other reasons for his resignation.
"My heart is bleeding and my soul is crying for the people of my homeland. My conscience cannot take it any longer," Karra said.
The Lok Sabha member from Sringar said PDP was floated in 1999 to safeguard lives, property, honour, dignity, self respect and political aspirations of the people. "But today, in the present tragic circumstances, (PDP) made a U-turn and treated its subjects much worst than the Nazi forces. I feel still continuing with them would be equally subscribing to the administratively inhuman and politically unethical blunders," he said.
The 61-year-old said the PDP was formed to act as buffer between the Centre and state. "The launch of this new political dispensation was on the premise as facilitators rather than collaborators or obstructionists for the permanent, peaceful and everlasting resolution of Kashmir issue."
"I was forcefully consistent on it so that PDP buffer character would be saved which had blood and sweat of thousands of dedicated and selfless workers in it," Karra said defending his decision to resign after 69-days of unrest in Kashmir in which nearly 80 people have been killed and thousand others have been injured.
Karra is the first Lok Sabha member from Jammu and Kashmir to have resigned from the Parliament.
He said he is leaving it to the conscience of all other members of Parliament, MLAs and MLCs from his party to decide whether they would like to side with their helpless people or let this bloodshed continue- "perpetuated by RSS-drived BJP and facilitated by the PDP."
Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karra said his "imperialistic methods" have intensified the Kashmir unrest and to only blame Pakistan for the current situation is a self-defeating approach.
Curfew in Rajouri: Situation under control, say police
Curfew remained in force on Thursday in Rajouri town of the district after members of two communities indulged in stone-pelting following rumours of an alleged sacrilegious act. Police said situation is under control in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir, where curfew was imposed last night after tension prevailed.
Rajouri District Magistrate Shabir Ahmed Bhat said that camel meat was recovered from some passengers in a commercial vehicle which led to spread of rumours, following which clashes erupted in some parts of Rajouri town, prompting the district administration to impose curfew to avoid any loss of life and property. However, he said that there was no incident of sacrilege.
"Curfew remains imposed in Rajouri town. The situation is tense but under control. There were some
incidents of damage to business establishments and heavy stone-pelting during the night" IG Johny William, who is in charge DIG range Rajouri-Poonch, told a news agency. On Wednesday night, Army was also called in. An investigation has been initiated into the incident by the police, under SSP Rajeshwar Singh.
J&K Guv calls on PM, apprises him of situation in Valley
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday and apprised him about the situation in the Kashmir Valley which has been on the boil for the last 67 days. The Governor flew in this morning, briefed the Prime Minister and returned to the valley in the afternoon.
There was no official word as to what transpired during the Governor's 30-minute meeting with the Prime Minister but it is believed that he apprised him about the situation as well as steps being taken for restoring the law and order. The meeting comes after the government had put to rest all speculation about a change at the Raj Bhavan in the state.
The Governor had on Wednesday summoned state Education Minister Naeem Akhtar and asked him to ensure reopening of all the educational institutions in the state. According to the sources, the Governor conveyed his displeasure over continuous failure on part of the state education department to reopen the educational institutes.
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