Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Jan 23: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today emphasized the importance of addressing the alienation felt by traders in the Jammu region, saying under the leadership of Omar Abdullah, the Government is committed to taking transformative steps to achieve this goal.
He said this while addressing a gathering at Yoga Ashram, Katra. He was accompanied by provincial president Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta and MLA Poonch Ajaz Jan. Dr Farooq reiterated the importance of ensuring that the local residents of J&K benefit from the ongoing tourism and development in their region.
Dr Abdullah said, “The cornerstone of development is the creation of jobs, not just for the sake of it. The Government led by Omar Abdullah is fully committed to working tirelessly towards achieving this goal. Our manifesto clearly outlines our vision and mission, which prioritizes ensuring that the people of J&K receive maximum benefits from development initiatives.”
Expressing confidence that the legitimate demands of the people of Katra will be addressed, the NC president said the residents of Katra have always served devotees with open arms, and it is imperative that their interests are protected. He said under the leadership of Omar, the Government will not allow any harm to come to the people of Katra. He asserted this is a government for the people, and serving the public interest is their top priority.
Appreciating the pluralistic traditions of the Jammu region, Dr Farooq emphasized that Jammu presents a beautiful mosaic of religions and cultures. The Government is dedicated to nurturing these traditions by promoting brotherhood and harmony among all groups and sects, he added.
He stated that NC does not view things through the lens of region, religion or political affiliations. “Discrimination has no place within the NC and will not be tolerated at any level. It is not just Kashmir, but the entire region of J&K that will move forward on the path of progress and development under the leadership of Omar Abdullah,” he stated.
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