Restoring statehood in J&K is a priority: RaGa

Says it is shared responsibility of every Indian to restore statehood; accuses LG of acting like a king’ to benefit outsiders’

Kickstarting the Congress’ election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said restoring statehood to J-K will be the first decision of the INDIA bloc when it comes to power at the Centre if the Modi government fails to do so after the assembly polls.

Addressing rallies in Dooru and Banihal assembly seats, Gandhi alleged that the Lieutenant Governor appointed by the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir is acting like a “21stcentury king” and all benefits are being given to people from “outside” the UT.

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha expressed confidence that the Congress’ alliance government will be formed next month in J-K.