Vikramaditya Singh, Congress leader from Jammu & Kashmir and former member of the J&K Legislative Council, tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress party on Tuesday, 22 March.
In a letter addressed to the party's National President, Sonia Gandhi, Singh said:
“I hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress (INC) with immediate effect. It is my belief that the INC is unable to realise and reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.”
He tweeted a copy of the resignation letter and said, “My position on critical issues vis-à-vis J&K, which reflect national interests do not align with that of Congress. INC remains disconnected from ground realities.”
Singh, the son of former Union Minister and Congress leader Karan Singh, had joined the party in 2018.
Speaking to news agency ANI, the leader added, "I joined Congress in 2018 with expectations that Congress will take steps on aspirations of the J&K public. I suggested organisational changes, but it was upsetting when I saw no changes after two-three years."
Resuming his statement, Singh said that the Congress was not aligned with his thought process.
"Be it supporting Balakot airstrikes after the Pulwama attack or supporting the abrogation of Article 370 or 35A... it isn't just about J&K, it's also about national interests," he added.
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