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| Regional autonomy only way forward: Devender Rana | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: Saying that time had come to address political dimensions of Jammu and Kashmir in a pragmatic manner; National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana today stated that regional autonomy to the three regions of the state was the only way forward to end the growing sense of discrimination and alienation. "Greater autonomy under the ambit of Constitution of India and regional autonomy to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is the only way forward to meet distinct aspirations of the people", said Rana while interacting with workers during his extensive visit of the Nagrota assembly constituency.
The MLA said that National Conference has all along been endeavouring for bring a lasting peace in the state, but the centre too must walk a step with open mind. He said autonomy coupled with regional autonomy will be an effective counter to both talking about secession and trifurcation of the state on regional lines. These initiatives, he said, could lead to assuaging political, economical, developmental and psychological aspirations of the three regions of the State.
Rana expressed concern over attempts of 'dividing' people of Jammu & Kashmir on regional and communal lines, saying this does not augur well for the unity of the state. He said the autonomy resolution passed by state legislature is pending with the centre and since there was no forward movement on that document, the issue of regional autonomy could not be taken to its logical conclusion. The MLA said that regional autonomy together with well structured district councils will end the sense of deprivation and allegations of discrimination. Describing PDP-BJP coalition a total failure he said that governance appears too mild a comment for non-performance on all the fronts.
"While development has come to grinding halt with utility services taking nose dive, the government has failed to ensure minimum basics to the people," said Rana. He referred to erratic power and scarce drinking water supply and said the failure in regulating these services have put the entire population to misery during the ongoing harsh summer spell. |
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