Jammu, March 22: Congress Leader from Jammu & Kashmir and former MLC, Vikramaditya Singh said that he has tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party to the National President, Shrimati Sonia Gandhi.
In his statement today, he said that the Congress Party has failed to realize and reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He said that the Party remains disconnected from ground realities and is unable to make the necessary organizational and other changes to keep up with the emerging scenarios not only in J&K, but also at the national level.
Vikramaditya Singh said that after joining the INC in 2018, he has expressed his views openly in support of several issues or events that have not aligned with the stand of the Congress Party. These include; the Balakote air strikes in PoJK, the re-empowerment of village defence committees (VDC’s) in J&K, revocation of Article 370 & 35A, formation of the Ladakh UT, condemnation of the Gupkar Alliance and support for the delimitation process/draft in J&K among others.
The former MLC furthers aid that he has always stood by what he believes is in the best interest of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, and especially keeping in mind the larger National interest. Vikramaditya Singh added that India is a rapidly evolving country and unless the Leadership and Party are not dynamic and willing to adapt to the changing public sentiments and aspirations, it is only a matter of time before it fades away.
It is pertinent to note that Vikramaditya Singh is the grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu & Kashmir and the son of veteran Congress Leader, former Governor and National Statesman, Dr. Karan Singh. Vikramaditya had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Udhampur constituency of Jammu & Kashmir from the Congress Party. He was also nominated a Member of the Legislative Council of J&K in 2015.
