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| CM interacts with first ever visiting media delegates from Bangladesh | | Doctrine of Kashmiriyat with its secular concept | |
speaks loudly of high cultural past traditions
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 24 – A high level media delegation comprising Editors and Executive Editors of prominent newspapers of Bangladesh called on Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad here last evening. It is the first such high-level media delegation from Bangladesh which is on their visit to Kashmir valley.
The Chief Minister while interacting with the Editors and Executive Editors informed them about improving situation in Kashmir and thrust of his government about creation of developmental infrastructure which was destroyed during last 17 years in Jammu & Kashmir.
Mr. Azad informed the visiting Editors that people of Kashmir have started believing in democratic system which is evident from the fact that during recent by-elections 76% people exercised their franchise which is far above the national average.
He also informed them that the impression which has been created by the vested interests through out the world about Kashmir situation is totally unfounded, adding that people of Kashmir are most secular and have high traditions and culture which believes in the doctrine of Kashmiriyat. He said that people should remember 1947 when Muslims and Hindus were butchering each other in the entire sub-continent and frenzy of communal violence devoured lakhs of innocent people, it was only Kashmir which was beacon light for all. He said the history is witness that the people of Kashmir protected the lives and properties of their Hindu brothers.
The Chief Minister briefed them that there is no record that people of Kashmir restored to any communal violence at any time. He said it is unfortunate that a bad image of Kashmir is being created which is required to be dispelled and world is informed about the high values of Kashmiriyat which believes in mutual brotherhood, love and hospitality.
The Chief Minister said Editors agreed with him that creation of Bangladesh was a big defeat to communal forces and a proof that nations can not be created on religious and theological basis.
Mr. Azad pointed out that tourism of Jammu & Kashmir state particularly of the valley is the backbone of development and with the arrival of large number of tourists about 7000 per day during this year in April, May and June the tourism industry had got a new boast. However, the militant activities adversely affected the tourist arrival. He expressed hope that peoples determination would isolate the militants and revive the confidence of tourists to visit Jammu & Kashmir state particularly valley. He also informed the media delegation that new tourist destinations are being developed fast in the state.
While replying query regarding two decades prolonged phase of violence in the state particularly in Kashmir, the Chief Minister said that it proved very unfortunate for people of Kashmir. He said with its great resources, potential of development, beautiful environment, rich fruits and horticulture industry and extra ordinary hydropower potential of 25000 MW capacity, the state would have been prosperous state as compared to all other states. He said however gun culture destroyed all sources of its development during last 17 years. He informed the Editors that he is happy to note that people in general have realized this fact and they are fully support his government for massive developmental programmes which have been launched in all parts of the state.
The Chief Minister informed the guest editors that he is personally against any religious exploitation and coining emotional slogans to mislead the people on one pretext or other. He said that those who are well wishers of people of Kashmir should guide them towards the right path rather than put them in disaster conditions for their personal vested interests.
The media persons from Bangladesh who met and interacted with the Chief Minister included Mr. Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury Editor Bangladesh Observer, Mr. Narul Kabir Executive Editor New Age, Mr. Bazlur Rahman Editor Sangbad, Mr. Kazi Nabil Ahmad Ex-Editor Ajber Kagoj and Dr. Ramizudin Chowdhury Ex-Editor daily newspaper Purbabone. |
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