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| Congress gave new paradigm of development to JK: Azad | | |  Early Times Report
KIshtwar, Nov 3: Cautioning the people of Chenab region to stand united against the conspiracies being hatched by outside forces to divide them, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and former Chief Minister of J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that Congress has given a sense of belonging and identity to the backward and neglected region of the State called Chenab Valley- the erstwhile district Doda.
Azad said that those who do not want this neglected region of Chenab region to flourish are plotting and conspiring against it by dividing the people on religious lines.
"I have full faith in the wisdom and maturity of the people of Chenab Valley who will not let vested interests weaken their political strength & advantage gained after years of neglect & deprivation", said Azad while addressing public meetings at Bhella and Kishtwar in connection with the election campaigning in the Chenab region. Reminding the people that this new found status to Chenab region has not come without any cost as he had to face taunts and sarcasm from the enemies of Chenab Valley for caring for its development and upliftment, Azad said that he is confident that people of this region are not so naïve to fritter away this strength and unity on the instigation of external forces.
Exhorting the people to reject the political parties which pit one community against other, Azad said real politician/leader is one who can take along the people of all religions, regions and not the one who thrives on divisiveness and polarization. Castigating the political parties which do politics on the dead bodies of innocent citizens, Azad said that he would prefer to sit at home than do such ignominious politicking, adding that such political parties/leaders are biggest enemies of the society as well as country.
Pointing to the highest number of new administrative units which Chenab region recently, Azad said that it is the pressure and persuasion of Congress which made this possible for the Chenab Valley region, adding further that he and his Party will continue to raise their voice for Chenab region with greater resolve and vigour in future also.
Recalling his thrust on power sector, Azad said during his Chief Ministership long pending Dul Hasti Hydel Project and BaghliarHydel Power Project were got completed and inaugurated by Prime Minister, in addition to taking up of NimoBazgo and Chutak Power Projects.
He further said that Rattle Power Project was put to tenders by introducing the mechanism of International Tariff-Based Bidding first time in the State under his Chief Ministership on highly beneficial terms and conditions.
Referring to the huge potential of tourism sector in Chenab Valley, Azad said that no doubt steps have already been initiated ever since people have reposed faith in Congress and new Tourism Development Authorities have been established which are showing good results, however there is a need to make a 'comprehensive master plan' for the entire Chenab Valley by utilising the services of a reputed international consultancy and work out a tourism model best suited for the unique topography and cultural framework of the region.
Earlier Azad accompanied G M Saroori and Nek Ram Manhas to the offices of respective Returning Officers at Kishtwar in connection with the filing of their nomination papers. Later a procession was taken out by the supporters of Congress Party which turned into a huge public meeting at Chowgan ground in Kishtwar.
Prominent Congress leaders who addressed the public meeting included Mohammad Sharief Niaz, G M Saroori, Contesting Candidates, MLC Naresh Gupta, Former Advocate General & senior Congress Leader Mohammad Aslam Goni, Mohinder Singh Parihar, P R Manhas Retd IGP, Khurshid Bhat Former DC Doda, Chowdhary Mohammad Ishaq Shawl and others. |
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