Congress MP Imran Masood has supported the agitating students and their hunger strike demanding the reinstatement of the student union in Jamia Millia Islamia. He raised the question that when the recommendations of the Lyngdoh Committee are in force, why student union elections are not being conducted. He also said that Kashmir is an integral part of India and action should be taken against those making anti-national statements.
Tezzbuzz Desk-Saharanpur MP Imran Masood said that he had gone to Jamia Millia Islamia to present his views among the agitating students. Describing the demands of the students as legitimate, he demanded the government to reinstate the student union. His question was that if the recommendations of the Lyngdoh Committee are being followed, then what is the problem in holding student union elections.
On the issue of Kashmir, the Congress MP clearly said that Kashmir is an integral part of India. He said that action should be taken against those who make anti-national statements regarding Kashmir. He also claimed that he did not find any student making such a statement during the movement. Masood alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched to defame the entire movement.
On the question of attending the rally of India alliance, Masood said that it is a rally of the alliance and everyone will participate in it. When BJP raised questions on Congress, he hit back and alleged that BJP is destroying democracy.
Imran Masood also expressed his views on the issue of Sikh community and seat sharing. On the question of giving seats to the Sikh community, he asked which major seat has been given. He said that a decision in this regard will be taken only after discussion within the party.