Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Vowing to fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir as a state, he said that he will remain active in politics until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ousted from power.

Mr. Kharge’s comments came amid criticism of the BJP-led government at the Center for its handling of union territories, particularly the delay in elections.

We will fight for the restoration of the state. We are not going to give it up. I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so soon. I will live till PM Modi is removed from power. I will listen to you. I will fight for you,” Kharge told a public rally here after providing medical aid at the rally venue.

The Congress chief complained of dizziness while speaking earlier and had to be given medical attention.

“He was addressing a public rally in Jasrota when he started feeling unsettled and dizzy. Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir said his colleagues helped him sit on a chair. PTI.

Mr. Kharge had gone to Jasrota to address a rally to garner support for his party’s candidates in the assembly elections.

Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice-president Ravinder Sharma said Kharge felt dizzy and was taken to a room, where doctors were called for a check-up. He said that he will advise whether he can attend the second rally in Udhampur or not.

Later, Mr. Kharge’s second rally in Udhampur was cancelled. He will return to Delhi.

At the Jasrota rally, Mr. Kharge continued, “I wanted to speak. But due to dizziness I have sat down. Please forgive me. He [BJP] Trying to scare us.

They talk about Pakistan. We are not afraid. Who made Bangladesh free… Indira Gandhi did it. We gave the slogan Jai Jawan Jain Kisan. We defeated Pakistan. Lal Bahadur Shastri (govt) defeated him. This is Congress.” Earlier paying tributes to a Jammu and Kashmir head constable who was killed in an encounter in Kathua, Mr. Kharge’s voice began to fade and Congress workers and security personnel rushed to help. and sought medical help.

Mr Kharge alleged that the BJP was “running Jammu and Kashmir by remote control”, and pointed to the Supreme Court’s intervention as a catalyst for the government’s election preparations.

These people never wanted elections. “They started preparing for the elections only after the Supreme Court’s order,” he said.

He accused the BJP of failing to restore statehood despite having the power to do so, and criticized the ruling party for allowing outsiders in key sectors such as mining and liquor contracts. Allowed to dominate.

Condemning Modi’s style of governance, Mr. Kharge claimed, “Modi ji is shedding crocodile tears for the future of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.” He highlighted the disturbing unemployment statistics, the note said. Stating that the current rate of unemployment is the highest in 45 years, he attributed the situation to the BJP’s policies.

65% government posts are vacant in Jammu and Kashmir. Jobs are being given to outsiders, leaving local youth with no opportunities,” he added.

Turning his attention to the assembly elections, Kharge suggested that Modi’s recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir showed the prime minister’s anxiety about a possible defeat.

“You must have heard how many lies Modi ji told when he came here. It shows his nervousness as he can clearly see the defeat,” commented Mr Kharge.

He warned the people of Jammu and Kashmir against the BJP’s “cheating tactics”, and accused the party of diverting attention from important issues like unemployment and lack of development.

“Except promises, BJP has done nothing for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 10 years. Now, during elections, they are shamelessly trying to raise irrelevant issues to cover up their failures. ,” he said.

Mr. Kharge also criticized the BJP’s promise to create 500,000 jobs, calling it an empty slogan. For 10 years, they could not provide a few thousand jobs to the youth. Now how can they promise 500,000 jobs? They are cheating the youth here,” he said.

The Congress chief stressed the importance of reviving the “Durbar Move” tradition for the economic prosperity of both the Jammu and Kashmir region, reiterating the Congress’ commitment to the welfare and development of the people.

He urged voters to support Thakur Balbir Singh, the Congress candidate from the Jasrota seat, who will vote in the third and final phase of the assembly elections on October 1.

As the political landscape heats up in Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Kharge’s bold statements reflect the Congress party’s strategy to regain influence in the region amid growing tensions with the BJP.