Srinagar, August 05:(KNS) Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Wednesday felicitated the candidates from J&K who have cracked the prestigious UPSC exams, urging the successful candidates to work towards strengthening grass roots level development and progress.

While congratulating the successful candidates, the Party President said that it was elevating to see local youth cracking such prestigious exams despite various oddments, lack of resources and dearth of necessary exposure. “I congratulate all those candidates from J&K who have achieved success. The hard work, determination and perseverance always pay. I pass on good wishes to the families of all the successful candidates. A girl hailing from the remote area of Kupwara is also amongst the list of successful candidates. I congratulate each of them with a view that they will strive towards creating a distinctive work culture wherever they are posted in whichever capacity. I am convinced that the successful candidates will render their duties with utmost professionalism and compassion. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors,” he said.

Party Vice president while felicitating the successful candidates said that it was gratifying to see the hard work of the candidates from J&K bore fruit. “Civil servants are the extended arms of government. They are responsible for managing resources, delivering services. People expect them to function fairly, impartially, and efficiently. I hope that the new recruits maintain the high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and impartiality in serving the people. I congratulate the families of those who have cracked the prestigious examination,” he said.

Among others Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior Leaders Chaudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Qamar Ali Akhoon have also felicitated the successful candidates in particular from district Kupwara, and Kargil. They said that the candidates from Kupwara and Kargil notwithstanding the remoteness and backwardness in their native regions have achieved great success saying that it is a proud moment for them and the entire J&K.(KNS)