‘Cong for safeguarding rights of J&K residents’

Jammu: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday reaffirmed the party’s commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.Kharge said the Congress’ seven guarantees for J&K aimed to usher in a brighter future for the region. “The Indian National Congress pledges to safeguard the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Our progressive development agenda is for everyone,” Kharge posted on X.Kharge’s X handle also highlighted a presentation detailing the Congress’ seven guarantees for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and said: “These guarantees will bring about a brighter future by focusing on social justice and economic empowerment.”The presentation emphasised the party’s first guarantee, which starts from the restoration of full statehood to the UT. The party also promised free medical treatment of up to Rs 25 lakh for every family and the establishment of a super-specialty hospital in every district.The guarantees also include the implementation of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s plan for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits and securing Constitution-based rights for the OBC community.Other guarantees include financial protection of Rs 3,000 per month for women heads of families and food security, ensuring 11 kg of grain for every family member, he said. The Congress also pledged to provide crop insurance against natural calamities, along with a MSP of Rs 72 per kg for apples. PTI

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