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| Governor extends democracy invite | | Conciliation, dialogue best means to resolve issues: Governor | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 25: Without naming separatists, the Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has invited all those “elements who have not so far inclined to pursue the democratic path” to recognize futility of confrontation, participate in democratic system and seek redress of their issues through dialogue.
In his broadcast address to the people on the eve of 61st Republic Day the Governor said that conciliation and dialogue are the best means of resolving all issues as “our liberal democratic process provides ample space for divergent thought and opinion”.
Governor urged all those elements who have not so far inclined to pursue the democratic path for the resolution of their demands to seriously reflect on the untold losses suffered by the people in the past years and recognize the futility of continuing on the path of confrontation. He observed that we must bring to an early end this unfortunate phase of agitations and confrontations. He said that all those who hold contrary beliefs should come forward to participate in a meaningful dialogue.
Observing that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are rightly proud of their centuries old pluralistic ethos and invaluable traditions of communal harmony and brotherhood, the Governor emphasized that there is, today, an urgent need for re-invigorating and strengthening these bonds to foil the divisive designs of elements inimical to the unity and integrity of the State.
The Governor said that the three regions of the State comprise one organic whole and the surest path to grow and prosper would be for each of the three regions to develop and prosper in complete harmony with each other. He added that towards this objective the State Government would need to ensure that the present and future developmental strategies harmonize with the urges and aspirations of the people and meet their larger welfare goals.
Complimenting the people for their robust participation in the Parliamentary elections, which were held last year soon after the State Assembly polls, the Governor said that large scale participation of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in both these elections signifies their abiding faith and commitment to democracy and their yearning for the State being restored to lasting peace and normalcy.
The Governor observed that for achieving peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government, Opposition as well as other social, cultural and religious organizations in the State, shall need to work together. He appealed to the leaders of all sections of society, in each of the three regions of the State to close their ranks and work determinedly together to build a strong and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
The Governor said that while devoting high priority to enhancing economic growth, the Government would need to ensure equitable distribution, particularly addressing inter-regional and intra-regional concerns to secure balanced development of all parts of the State. He added that special attention must also be given to meet the pressing needs of the people residing in the remote, far-flung and backward areas and speeding up the pace of identified projects which are aimed to serve the interests of Gujjars, Bakarwals, Pahari speaking people, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other minority groups and a suitable environment would need to be created to enable the return of the Kashmiri Pandit migrants.
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