Srinagar, 14 Sept (KNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Showkat Mir Monday said restoration of statehood is essential to enable the government to function more effectively and without unnecessary constraints, and the Central Government should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without any further delay.

He made these remarks while interacting with public delegations, party leaders and functionaries from different areas at the party headquarters today.

During the interaction, Showkat Mir listened to the issues and difficulties faced by the people and directed that the concerned authorities be approached for their redressal. He also sought feedback from party workers regarding organisational affairs, party programmes and ongoing activities. Provincial Secretary Syed Tauqeer Ahmad, senior party leader and Pulwama District President Mohammad Khalil Band, Ghulam Nabi Wani Tilbali and other party functionaries were also present.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In a statement issued, Mir said that the government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah remains fully committed to providing relief to the people and that serving the public remains its foremost priority.

He said the PDP, BJP and their like-minded parties were engaged in false propaganda and deceptive politics against the National Conference but the people of Kashmir are well aware of their true record. He alleged that these parties, acting together, pushed Jammu and Kashmir into a quagmire, dismantled the historic state and left no stone unturned in making its people dependent.

He emphasised that party workers must bring public concerns to the forefront and work to further strengthen the bond of trust between the party and the people. (KNS)