Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party is ready to make any sacrifice in the struggle for restoration of constitutional and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Stressing that statehood is an urgent necessity, he explained that its restoration would enable an elected government to function without hindrance, take effective decisions in the public interest, and bring considerable relief to people.
The three-time chief minister also called upon the people from all three regions of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir to extend their full support in this struggle.
Abdullah was interacting with public delegations from different areas, prominent citizens, representatives of traders’ associations, party functionaries, workers and leaders at his residence in Jammu, according to a statement.
Speaking on the occasion, Abdullah said the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is the legacy of the National Conference, and the party is ready to make any sacrifice in the struggle for its restoration.
He said the National Conference is not merely a political party seeking public support to secure power.
“Since its inception, the party has played a guiding role in society, working towards the eradication of social evils and the promotion of humanity, unity and justice. The party has made immense sacrifices for protection of fundamental human rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Abdullah asserted that the ruling party would adopt every peaceful and democratic means to restore the rights taken away from the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“We have never changed our position in the face of intimidation or pressure in the past, nor will we do so in future,” he said, maintaining that the party’s agenda would always reflect people’s feelings, aspirations and expectations.
