Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that post independence, people of J&K were deprived of development &tranquillity for decades,until the Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came to the helm and abrogated Article 370, bringing a new era of peace &progress in the Union Territory (UT).
Address a Shaura Diwas celebrations at Air force station in Budgam said
some anti-India elements used to disturb peace and harmony in the name of religion, but now there is peace & tranquillity in J&K due to the persistent efforts by the Government and Armed Forces.
“Terrorists have no religion. They are the enemies of humanity,” he said.
Defence Minister said any violation of fundamental rights of a human being is not acceptable in an ideal society. This has been our commitment. The doors of development and peace have now been opened in J&K and Ladakh, with the people of the two UTs reaping the benefits of the welfare schemes of Government of India, he said
“There is unity among the people who are moving forward hand-in-hand,” Defence Minister said.
He said some areas illegally occupied by Pakistan are still devoid of that progress.
“Pakistan is fully responsible for inhuman incidents against innocent Indians in PoK. In the times to come, Pakistan will face the result of its atrocities. Today, the region of J&K and Ladakh is touching new heights of development. This is just the beginning. Our aim is to implement the resolution unanimously passed in Indian Parliament on February 22, 1994 to reclaim remaining parts, including Gilgit and Baltistan,” Defence Minister said.
