Jammu, Mar 01: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana on Friday said that Congress is an “architect and perpetrator of tragedies” in Kashmir and responsible for separatism in the valley that left a trail of destruction and devastation, tragedies and miseries for nearly three decades.
Interacting with deputations here, Rana said, “The BJP cleared the mess of nearly seven decades in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019, by repealing Article 370, granting special status, making it integral with the nation emotionally and in totality. As if the follies and erroneous moves of the Congress leadership were not enough, they remained hand in glove to provide moral support to the enemies of the people and promoted stone-pelting and bandh culture to further their political interests. Once out of power corridors, the stone-pelting era came to an end and paved the way for the participation of the people in supplementing the efforts of the Prime Minister on bringing the valley on track, which is yielding dividends now in terms of Kashmir emerging as the top spot for holiday and filmmakers, nature lovers and sportspersons.”
The people of J&K in general and the valley in particular have developed huge stakes with peace, he said, adding that this has positively impacted the economy of the entire Union Territory.
Devender said Jammu and Kashmir is close to the heart of the present National leadership, which has been endeavouring for the socio-economic upliftment of the Union Territory in a big way. He referred to the launch of various projects and schemes, saying this will transform this part of the country economically.
“For the first time, the element of discrimination and appeasement has been overtaken by fair play in the governance in the true spirit of the Prime Minister’s cherished agenda of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas. As a result of focused attention, every pocket of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing discernible transformation,” he said and referred to the changing landscape both in urban and rural areas due to sustained efforts, as per the vision of the BJP leadership.
The BJP leader exuded confidence that Jammu and Kashmir is going to be a key player in India’s growth story with the people of the Union Territory giving lasting peace a big chance. “Peace and tranquillity are crucially important for the development of any place across the world and this fact is being acknowledged by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, which is why they have rejected the cult of violence and culture of instability,” he added.
