Cong commited to solve problems of border areas: Haque

Image
Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Oct 28 2013 | 6:57 PM IST
Congress in Jammu and Kashmir today condemned the continued shelling on border areas by Pakistani troops and said the party is committed to sort out the problems faced by people living there.
"We condemn the continued Pakistani shelling on border causing heavy loss to human lives and property. Congress fully stands with the people living on border and is committed to sort out the problems being faced by them," AICC Secretary state incharge, Mainul Haque said.
Haque alongwith senior Congress leader and former minister R S Chib today visited border areas of R S Pura sector in Jammu district to take stock of the situation there.
He asked the government to take all possible steps to ensure safe harvesting of paddy crops in border areas.
The Congress leader further said the party stands for uplift of weaker sections of the society and to fight communal forces which are out to divide the people on basis of caste, creed and religion.
He urged the people to remain vigilant and united against these forces and their propaganda.
Chib, on the other hand, highlighted the problems of refugees of 1947, 1965 and 1971 and demanded one time settlement and special package for their rehabilitation.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 28 2013 | 6:57 PM IST

Next Story