Shah, who is on a three-day visit, later in the evening interacted with the youth at the Jammu and Kashmir Youth Club. During his address to the youth, he said that the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019 had brought an end to terrorism, nepotism and corruption in the Valley.
Here’s how the day went…
Shah met the martyr’s soldier’s family
On reaching Jammu and Kashmir, Shah went straight to meet the family of Inspector Parvez Ahmed, who was shot dead by terrorists on June 22 near his house in Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar, when he was offering evening prayers at a mosque. were returning.
A Home Ministry official said Shah expressed his condolences to the family and handed over the documents of appointment in government service to Ahmed’s widow Fatima Akhtar on compassionate grounds.
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“Went to meet martyr’s family today” Parvez Ahmed Dari and paid tribute to him. I and the country are proud of his bravery. Making every effort to realize the vision of J&K Police PM Modi For a new J&K,” Shah later said in a tweet.
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After visiting Nowgam, Shah reviewed the security situation and steps taken to combat terrorism in Kashmir, especially after the targeted killings of civilians, mostly non-local laborers and minorities.
The meeting assumes significance as many civilians, especially migrant laborers from states like Bihar, have been shot dead by terrorists in the last few days.
During the meeting, the Home Minister was briefed about the steps taken to eliminate terrorism from the Union Territory and the anti-infiltration measures by the security forces, officials said.
The meeting was attended by top officials of the civil administration, including the lieutenant governor and senior security officers from the Army, CRPF, police and other agencies, he said.
‘Nobody can hinder Kashmir’s development’
In the evening, Shah interacted with the members of the J&K Youth Club and explained how life in Kashmir has changed since the Center withdrew its special status.
Amit Shah told youth, “August 5, 2019 will be written in golden letters. It was the end of terrorism, nepotism, corruption.”
He said militancy has reduced in the last two years and stone pelting has almost disappeared.
Shah also assured strict action against those trying to ruin the peace of Jammu and Kashmir and obstruct development in the Union Territory.
He said that it is the responsibility of the youth to contribute to the development of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Earlier a common youth of J&K could not imagine becoming Chief Minister, Union Minister. It was limited to few families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it possible that common youth thought of becoming MLA, MP, Chief Minister Maybe.. Democracy has been brought to the grassroots level. It was earlier confined to a few families.”
Roadmap for ‘Statehood’
Shah also emphasized the government’s commitment to bring peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rest assured, the journey of development in Kashmir will not stop and no one will stop J&K from becoming a model state in terms of development, peace, infrastructure and prosperity, he said.
Shah said that he has promised in Parliament that the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir will be restored and this will be done after the assembly elections.
“There will be elections. (Politicians in Kashmir want) to stop the delimitation. Why? Because it hurts their politics. Now such things will not stop in Kashmir.
“The youth of Kashmir will get an opportunity, so a proper delimitation will be done, after which elections will be held and then statehood will be restored. I have said this in the country’s Parliament and this is the roadmap,” he said. said.
(with inputs from agencies)
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