Srinagar, Mar 19 (KNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday remembered the historic contribution of Pandit Premnath Dogra and Shyama Prasad Mukherji’s contributions to make Kashmir an integral part of India.
As per a statement, Shah said that Shyama Prasad Mukherji has made the supreme sacrifice to keep this movement alive. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi , the dream of Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan which was envisioned by Dr. Mukherjee and Pandit Premnath Dogra, has been fully realised.”’
He said that since Narendra Modi has become the Prime Minister of the nation, security forces got upper hand on Pakistan sponsored Terrorism and Naxalism. “During 1990’s, violence was on extreme in Kashmir, Naxal areas and North East region, but CRPF has displayed great courage and bravery to maintain the peace.”
He said that after 2014, Jammu and Kashmir has gone through rapid transformation and first time in decades, grassroots democratic setup was established in J&K.
Shah said that now, Panches and Sarpanches, Tehsil panchayats, Zila panchayats in every village of J&K are taking the villages on the path of development.
“More than 30,000 public representatives have become part of the democratic system, which is a matter of great pride for J&K as well as for the entire nation,” he said.
He said that removal of Article 370 and introduction of new progressive laws has begun the era of holistic and inclusive development in J&K, connecting the women, pahari and downtrodden section of society to the mainstream of development.
He also congratulated Lt Governor Manoj Sinha for attracting massive investments in the UT, taking the Industrial sector to new heights of growth and progress.
“J&K Government deserves all praises for bringing investment worth more than Rs 33,000 cr on the ground; giving dedicated push to all aspects of PM Package; Har Ghar Jal, Har Ghar Bijli, Har Ghar Sochalay; distributing of Ayushman Bharat cards to every beneficiary; creating infrastructure and facilities to tackle Corona , and ensuring 100% saturation all such schemes for the welfare of the people.”’
He said that after Independence, for the first time, a mass movement has been initiated to curb corruption and bring transparency in every sector.
“The road construction in J&K has broken all records since Independence. 7 new medical colleges, 2 AIIMS, initiation of 21 jal vidyut yojna/ hydroelectric projects and many more such projects are aimed at the betterment of the people of J&K,” he further said. (KNS)