Jammu and Kashmir marching towards peace and development, says Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir marching towards peace and development, says Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

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Sinha also said that terrorism and hatred have no place in a civilised society that believes in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and it is the responsibility of the people to teach a lesson to those who want to weaken this spirit Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is marching towards peace and development because of the sacrifices made by security personnel, and bravehearts like Maqbool Sherwani, who delayed the invasion of Pakistan-backed tribals in Baramulla in 1947, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. “Today, Jammu and Kashmir is marching ahead towards peace, development and prosperity only because of the sacrifices made by our security personnel, brave hearts like Maqbool Sherwani and their families,” the Lt Governor said. The Lt Governor said the historic day of 5 August, 2019 – when the Centre revoked J-K’s special status – instilled a new confidence in the people. Reiterating that peace is the pre-condition for progress, the Lt Governor said terrorism and hatred have no place in a civilised society that believes in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and it is the responsibility of the people to teach a lesson to those who want to weaken this spirit.

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