Srinagar, Oct 11: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday called for celebrating the strength, resilience, and potential of every girl child on the eve of International Girl Child Day.
In a statement issued here, Dr Farooq said, “A daughter is a great bounty and an honour granted by Allah. The fruit of raising daughters righteously is reward in this life before reward in the Hereafter. On this International Day of the Girl Child, let us amplify girls’ voices, and recommit ourselves to build a world where every girl can lead and thrive. Our party has pioneered the cause of girl education, and removing gender disparity. In the future, we will continue to work for the growth & safety of our daughters, sisters and mothers.”