North Kashmir voters should unite against ‘divisive forces’: Karra

Highlighting north Kashmir as a battleground for the BJP’s “experimental policies”, the Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday urged the region’s electorate to vote intelligently in the final phase of the Assembly polls.

Claiming that the saffron party’s “experimental policies” posed a risk of division and destabilisation, Karra emphasised the critical role of north Kashmir’s electorate and pointed to their rejection of the BJP’s agenda in previous elections.

“It is imperative that north Kashmir unites against these divisive forces and the misleading claims of development made by the current government, which has only hindered the region’s progress,” he said.

Addressing a gathering, Karra underscored the importance of these elections, asserting that they would shape the future of J&K for the next century.

“The entire region is looking to north Kashmir for leadership,” he remarked, referencing the BJP’s unsuccessful attempts to gain direct support in the region during previous elections, including for the development councils and the Lok Sabha.