Jammu, January 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and felicitations to the people on the occasion of 74th Republic Day.
In a message, the Lt Governor said: “I extend warm greetings to all. I convey my special greetings to members of Jammu Kashmir Police, Armed Forces, CAPFs and emergency responders. I also wish and congratulate all our sportspersons who have participated and won laurels for Jammu Kashmir”.
On this day in 1950, by adopting the values and ideals enshrined in the Constitution, the architects of our country had embarked on a journey to create a society based on justice, brotherhood and equality. This seven-decade-long developmental journey is a living example of our inclusive ideology, national unity, hard work and dynamism, added the Lt Governor.
We pay tribute to the farmers, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, tribals, litterateurs, artists, businessmen, workers, youth and women who have infused new energy into Jammu Kashmir and ensured inclusive and sustainable development, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor also paid homage to the founding fathers and the freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifice for the unity and integrity of our Country.
Active participation of people in electoral process is key to healthy democracy: LG
Hailing the election officials for their invaluable contribution in efficiently improving voter registration, enhancing voters’ participation, educating and motivating voters, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha exercising the ‘Right to Vote’ is the expression of one’s opinion which holds high value in the democracy.
While gracing the 13th National Voters’ Day celebrations today at Convention Centre in Jammu, the Lt Governor said that the objective behind this celebration is to encourage our voters to participate in the democratic process.
“Active participation of people in electoral process is key to healthy democracy. Congratulations to the young voters who have enrolled recently,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor said under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the establishment of three-tier PRIs system and their participation in J&K’s developmental journey has truly empowered the common man.
The Lt Governor said that this years’ theme of National Voters’ Day, “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure” reminds every citizen of their solemn duty towards the nation and democratic principles.
‘’On this occasion, let us take a pledge to keep the national interest paramount and rededicate ourselves to strengthen the democratic system,’’ he added.
The Lt Governor called for upholding the democratic traditions of the country and the dignity of free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections.
“The Election Commission of India has gained global recognition for a strong & transparent system. The Election Commission is continuously enriching and strengthening the electoral process by using IT tools, conducting free & fair elections, educating voters and also sharing its expertise with other countries, “ he said.
Despite all the challenges, as the world’s largest democracy rooted in democratic values, we have developed a robust structure which has strengthened inclusive development and fulfilling hopes & aspirations of the people, added the Lt Governor.
He urged all remaining eligible citizens in the UT of J&K to enrol themselves in the Electoral Rolls and exercise the rights bestowed by the Indian Constitution.
The Lt Governor also administered the National Voters’ Day pledge and distributed electronic voter ID cards to newly registered voters.
On the occasion,Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India, through a video message, congratulated the people on National Voters’ Day.
Anil Salgotra, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, J&K gave a detailed briefing on the statistics of registration of new voters in J&K and the successful completion of the Delimitation process. Earlier, the Lt Governor administered the National Voters’ Day Pledge to the officials of the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat and Special Security Force’s (SSF) personnel at Raj Bhavan.KK Sharma, State Election Commissioner, J&K; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; RK Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, joined the celebrations of National Voters’ Day at Convention Centre. Rajinder Sharma, Mayor, JMC; Bharat Bhushan, Chairman DDC Jammu, besides representatives of political parties and people in large numbers were also present.
AC enhances annuity grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from UT
The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval for enhancement of Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from the UT of J&K.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting.
The proposal to enhance the grant to the existing gallantry awardees was made in order to bring it to parity with the other neighbouring states/UTs and keeping in view the inflation, since the last revision of rates was done in the year 2008.
As per the decision, the revised rates for Param Vir Chakra is now Rs. 1,75,000 from Rs. 1,25,000. Similarly, the revised rates for is Mahavir Chakra Rs. 1,50,000, Vir Chakra Rs. 75,000, Ashok Chakra Rs. 1,50,000, Kirti Chakra Rs. 1,50,000, etc.
