‘Due rights given to deprived communities’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today observed that end of Articles 370 and 35A has heralded a new dawn of equity, fairness and empowerment and due rights have been conferred upon the deprived communities.
“After abrogation of special status, Jammu and Kashmir Government is tirelessly working towards special equality and justice for all,” Sinha said.
He stated this while interacting with members of Kerala Legislative Assembly Committee on Welfare of Backward Classes Communities which called on him in Srinagar today.
The Committee include Kurukkoli Moideen, K Babu, A Prabhakaran, KK Ramachandran and G Stephen.
The Committee is on a study tour of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Air Vice Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra, Air Officer Commanding Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh today met Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan.
The AOC and the Lt Governor discussed various important issues pertaining to the air defence management system in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor lauded the courage and valour displayed by the Indian Air Force personnel while discharging their duties and appreciated their valuable support to the population living in remote & high-altitude areas and the crucial role played by the IAF during emergent situations.
Later, a deputation of BJP leaders including Dr. Ali Mohammad, Incharge BJP J&K Minority Morcha and Umar Jan, District President, BJYM Budgam also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of various developmental issues of Budgam pertaining to strengthening of road network of prominent tourist & religious places like Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, Yusmarg and Charar-i-Sharief; water filtration plant at Khansahib and repair of LT Poles.
Similarly, a delegation of Shia Community members led by Aga Syed Abbas Rizvi of J&K Peoples Justice Front projected various demands for the upliftment of Shia Community, including establishment of Shia Waqf Board.
Meanwhile, Chowdhary Khurshid Doie, Tehsil President, J&K Gujjar & Bakerwal Youth Welfare Conference from Karnah submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor pertaining to construction of Gujjar Boys & Girls hostel, smart schools for tribal villages & Women ITI Centre at Karnah; provision of solar plants for inhabitants of tribal villages; special recruitment drive for SPOs, besides water supply; strengthening of road connectivity; playground and establishment of Skill Development Centre in Karnah area.
The Lt Governor, while interacting with the members of the delegations reiterated the commitment of the UT Government for equitable development of all regions and welfare of every section of the society.
He assured the delegations that their genuine issues would be taken up for consideration and early redressal.
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