Jammu, Mar 07: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kashmir as a “historic milestone” in the region’s journey towards prosperity and peace, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana on Thursday said this underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to the development and welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The historic visit of Yashasvi Narendra Modi is reflective of the people’s faith in his leadership,” Rana said at the sidelines of the inauguration of the state-of-the-art chamber of Vinay Jamwal Chartered Accountant here.
Devender exuded confidence that the initiatives taken by the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister, especially post abrogation of Article 370, have “hugely transformed” Jammu and Kashmir, which has “ushered in an era of peace, progress, prosperity, economic resurgence, equitable empowerment, social justice and unprecedented inclusive development in the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Vishgwas”.
The visit assumes immense significance in the backdrop of path-breaking initiatives aimed at accelerated development projects, enhanced connectivity and promotion of economic opportunities in the region, he added. “The visionary leadership of the Prime Minister continues to pave the way for a brighter future for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Rana said, adding that efforts in fostering conducive environment for peace and stability have shown discernible results in terms of record tourist influx in all the four seasons of the previous years.
“The unprecedented arrival of two crore tourists last year endorses the fact that Kashmir has changed from a terrorist hotspot to a tourism hub, bringing cheers in the lives of the people, especially the youth,” he said.
The BJP leader referred to the enthusiasm among the youth during the Prime Minister’s rally, saying the hallmark of the holistic efforts during the past four years is the fast-growing culture of entrepreneurship.
“The rank and file of the BJP is steadfast in its support for the Prime Minister’s vision of a prosperous and harmonious Jammu and Kashmir, and has been working tirelessly towards its realization, ensuring that every citizen reaps the benefits of progress and development,” he said. “The double-engine government has reached the last person in the society to ensure their participation in the development process and extending benefits of various schemes.”
Rana said the repeal of Article 370 has removed the bottlenecks in the implementation of various schemes which were ‘out of bounds’ for the marginalized segments of society before August 2019.
“Now the people of both the regions of Jammu and Kashmir are feeling a sense of pride in becoming an integral part of the country’s growth story and making India Vishwaguru under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Modiji,” he added.
