Kupwara, Oct 11 (KNS): Minister of state from Uttarakhand, Shamim Alam Khan on Monday paid a visit to Handwara of and stated that the aim of his visit was to boost the morale of the party workers in Jammu and Kashmir. 

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Khan while reacting to the recent civilian killings in Kashmir, he said that Pakistan was responsible for it and no religion preaches hate and terrorism.

He also said that Kashmir is an integral part of India and it will remain always a part of India.

During his tour, he paid a visit to Handwara village were he met party workers, including Ghulam Nabi , Mohammad Hafeez , Adv Sajad Gani etc at the residence of Ghulam Nabi. 

Later Shamim Alam Khan met BJP state spokesperson and executive member, Ghulam Mohammad Mir. 

He also said that BJP government is committed to lift up the poor and weaker sections of society. 

“The country is in strong hands and is being carried country forward under the slogan, Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” he said. (KNS)