J&K Congress leader Karra too ‘supports dialogue, not war’ with Pakistan
Tariq Hameed Karra, president of the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee, emphasized the importance of dialogue over war in resolving the India-Pakistan conflict. He criticized the BJP's stance on the issue and highlighted the need for restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Karra also pointed out that the BJP's focus on war distracts from pressing domestic issues like inflation and unemployment.
- ▪Tariq Hameed Karra advocates for dialogue instead of war between India and Pakistan.
- ▪He questioned the BJP's reaction to calls for dialogue from RSS leaders.
- ▪Karra emphasized the Congress party's push for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra said on Monday (May 18, 2026) that dialogue and not war is the solution to India and Pakistan’s conflict prone relationship.Referring to a recent statement by RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in which he advocated talks with Pakistan, Mr. Karra said, “War does not help J&K. Kashmir becomes a battleground whenever India and Pakistan battle. War is not a solution. The last step of the war is dialogue, evident from the recent war between the U.S. and Iran.”He questioned the BJP’s stand on Mr. Hosabale’s remarks.
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