| LG calls upon community elders, religious heads to spread message of Peace, Harmony | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 23: Highlighting the significant role of family, religious and spiritual heads, mainstream media in counter-radicalization, prevention of drug addiction, Union Territory (UT) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir has remained home to diverse religious and cultural influences which deeply enriched its pluralistic ethos.
The Lt Governor also highlighted the significant role of family, community influencers, religious and spiritual heads in the counter-radicalization process to thwart any attempt being made from across the border to incite communal hatred in the society.
He said the youth of J&K possess immense talent and UT administration is putting in all-out efforts to provide them with rightful opportunities.
Speaking during the "Confluence of Religious Leaders in Kashmir” Conference which was held here at S K International Convention Centre on the bank of famed Dal Lake today Mr urged the community elders and religious heads to spread the message of Peace and Harmony among the new generation.
The day-long Conference witnessed huge participation of around 550 religious heads including Moulvis & Muftis, as many as 200 women and 200 youth.
Prominent religious leaders including Sheikh Muzaffar, Mufti Nisar Ahmad, Maulana Muzzafar, Tariq Ahmad, Mufti Aslam Sahib, Khalida Parveen, Rakesh Kaulji, Maulana Mufti, Sakhi Rathore, Maulvi Javaid, Maulvi Shabir, Moulana Ab Majeed Parray, Mufti Ghulam Mustafa, Mufti Mudasir Mohammad were present on the occasion.
Terming the Conference as a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, the Lt Governor appreciated the efforts being made to discuss the role of religious leaders and women in creating violence-free society, Counter-Radicalization and modernization of Madrassa education.
Jammu & Kashmir has remained home to diverse religious and cultural influences which deeply enriched its pluralistic ethos. No development and progress is possible without sustained peace, communal harmony and brotherhood, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor emphasized the need for restoration of the pristine glory of J&K as an abode of peace, amity, communal harmony and brotherhood and urged the people to come forward in achieving this goal.
“Violence has no place in any civilized society and peaceful co-existence is the best means to resolve problems”, he added. |
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