New Delhi, Sep 27: The Congress on Saturday condemned the manner in which the government handled the violent situation in Ladakh and demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of four youths during protests earlier this week.
The Congress also demanded immediate revival and restoration of institutions and democracy in Ladakh.
“The Indian National Congress strongly condemns the pathetic handling of the situation in Ladakh by the Government and subsequent arrest of Sonam Wangchuk under the draconian National Security Act,” Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on X.
He alleged that at the heart of the crisis lies the BJP’s “persistent betrayal” of the aspirations of people of Ladakh.
For over a year now, there has been turmoil and instead of lending a patient hearing to the cries of the people for inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, the Modi government is responding with violence, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha claimed.
“The BJP had pledged Sixth Schedule status for the region, sadly that promise has been squarely abandoned.
“The Indian National Congress seeks nothing but peace in Ladakh. For decades, we have ensured that this beautiful border region remains harmonious and secure, upholding both the spirit of Democracy and the cause of National Security.”
“We demand a judicial investigation into the deaths of four innocent young men and the serious injuries inflicted upon many others. The democratic institutions and democracy need to be revived and restored in Ladakh,” Kharge said in a post.
AAP, Congress spar
The Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress on Saturday sparred over Wangchuk’s detenetion, with AAP questioning the silence of Rahul Gandhi on the issue and the grand old party hitting back. Taking to social media, both parties accused each other of siding with the BJP.
While AAP alleged that Rahul Gandhi was “an agent” of the BJP and posted a picture of him hugging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress hit back by alleging that the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit was set up by the BJP and RSS from behind the scenes. (PTI)
