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| "Separatists" politics of strikes has crippled J&K: Farooq | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Nov 2: Union Minister Farooq Abdullah today came down heavily on the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that their politics of strikes had dealt a severe blow to economy of the Valley.
"We need complete peace here for harnessing the full potential of tourism industry which is the backbone of state's economy," Abdullah, who is also the president of ruling National Conference, said addressing a party convention at Qazigund, 80 kms from here.
Most of the people in the state are directly or indirectly linked with tourism to earn their livelihood and the frequent strikes have severely affected the earning opportunities, he said.
Tourism, which was hit by the five-month long separatist sponsored agitation in the Valley, has the capability to generate more employment opportunities.
In an oblique reference to opposition PDP, Abdullah said that there are elements who have made it their habit to mislead the people through false propaganda.
"They are tarnishing the image of National Conference and its leaders with a sole aim of achieving their goal," he said.
He asked the party leaders to work hard to reach out to the people and get united to frustrate political conspiracies.
"The people are aware that the state cannot be economically and politically strong by forming factions," he said.
"It was National Conference which fought for the political freedom and democratic rights of the people... Our political opponents cannot even imagine of such a feat," the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is busy in mitigating the problems of the people and ensure balanced and equitable development of all the three regions of the state - Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, he said.
"The state is facing tremendous problems and it is the duty of the youth to come forward and strengthen the hands of Chief Minister to address all the issues."
Referring to the upcoming panchayat elections, he said these polls will ensure strengthening of democratic institutions at the village level, which will in turn lead to the resolution of basic issues at the ground level. |
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