Cong holds demonstration

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jul 18 2016 | 11:42 PM IST
Lashing out at the PDP-BJP government in J&K for "mishandling" of the situation,Congress today held a demonstration here to express resentment over the prevailing situation in the Kashmir.
Led by J&K Congress Vice President Raman Bhalla, Congress activists and workers held the protest demonstration near Press Club Jammu to lodge protest over the situation which has arisen in the Valley.
Congress leaders expressed strong resentment over the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley due to "mishandling" of the situation by the State and Central Government beside failure of the Government to ensure fool proof security and adequate arrangements to Amarnath Yatris.
They blamed Pakistan for its role in recent periods especially attempts to foment trouble in Kashmir and described it as a direct interference aimed at instigating the troubled Valley.
The police prevented them from marching ahead as they raised slogans against Pakistan and denounced terrorism.
"We criticise the Centre and State Government and hold them responsible for the present situation ....", Bhalla said.
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First Published: Jul 18 2016 | 11:42 PM IST

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