THE Jammu & Kashmir unit of the CPI(M) has expressed its strong resentment over the closure of Kashmir Press Club(KPC) by the administration of the union territory.

A statement issued by the Party-state secretary, Gulab Nabi Malik on January 18,  demanded the restoration of the status quo of the club's impending re-registration.

The CPI(M) has asked the administration to provide an atmosphere where KPC can have free and fair elections for its body.

Targeting the administration Malik said that closing the KPC was a direct assault on the rights of the press people. This should not be allowed for ensuring the press raise people's voices in an objective manner.