‘UT now marching ahead in development’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended all kind of discrimination with Jammu and Kashmir three years back, it is now marching ahead in all sectors including development.
Sinha was addressing the Bhagwan Mahavir Janm Kalyanak, organized by Shree Mahavir Jain Education Society under the aegis of SS Jain Sabha here today.
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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended all kind of disparities in Jammu and Kashmir three years back. Now, J&K is marching ahead in all sectors including development with the country,” Sinha said.
The administration is making all efforts to deliver social justice and ensure equal development and Constitutional rights to those who were deprived of this, the Lieutenant Governor said.
Referring to ongoing development in Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha said work on about one lakh crore worth National Highways and tunnels is going on in the Union Territory.
“This will ensure economic development of the Union Territory,” he said.
Sinha urged the young generation to follow the teachings of Mahavir and lead by the ideals espoused by him to shape India’s future.
He said Mahavir’s teachings of ‘Ahimsa’, ‘Anekantwad’ and ‘Aparigrah’ have contributed immensely to the composite culture and his vision is more relevant today than ever before.
“Do not wait for something to happen, rather make proactive efforts to fulfil yours and the nation’s aspirations. We must work together to create an ideal condition in society that will enable every individual to live up to her or his full potential,” he said.
Sinha also called upon every section of the society to take inspiration from the life and teachings of Mahavir and dedicate their lives for the welfare of the downtrodden and the rapid development of J&K.
“The teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir are aimed at ending all kinds of discrimination, nurturing individual growth and creating social equity. He always emphasised on strong resolve, auspicious thinking and the courage to walk alone on the righteous path,” he said.
We should strive to spread Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings to realize the dream of a society built on equity and shared prosperity,” he added.
“Human consciousness is infinite and the journey with pure awareness will lead to building an egalitarian society and spiritual transformation. The timeless values and wisdom imparted by Bhagwan Mahavir is the greatest strength of society and ultimate source of wisdom for holistic development,” observed the Lt Governor.
Cultural programme on the life and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir was also presented on the occasion.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal; Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, GOC 16 Corps; Anand Jain, Director Anti-Corruption Bureau J&K; Pankaj Jain and other officer bearers of SS Jain Sabha, besides students and members of the community were present in large numbers.
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