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SHAMIM AHMED -AUGUST 22: Terming yesterday’s peace march by the people of Kishtwar
as a befitting reply to the communal and divisive elements, the Minister for
Medical Education, Youth Service and Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today said
that yesterday’s developments would further unite people from all communities
in the State.Addressing a public meeting here today, the Minister said that
people of Kishtwar have shown the way to the people of the State and the
country that the solution to all our problems lies in unity and collective
efforts. He hailed the people of Kishtwar for this, saying sanity prevailed
upon them and they rejected the nefarious design of communal, fascist and
divisive forces.Appealing all political parties to play a positive role for the
development and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Taj said time has come
when we should stop dividing people in the name of religion, region and caste.
“We should try to work for the development and prosperity of people rather than
creating divisive societies”, he maintained.The Minister said the State has
suffered immensely during the past two decades or more and it cannot afford
more bloodshed, hatred and destruction. He said people of Jammu & Kashmir
want development, jobs, better road connectivity, healthcare and education and
not disorder, confusion and categorization of people based on caste, creed or
colour.On the development of Kupwara district, Mr. Taj said many centrally
sponsored schemes are under execution in the district which are set to change
the developmental profile of the district. He directed the district administration
to meet all the deadlines in respect of these schemes.On the occasion, the
Minister announced construction of a sports stadium at Punzwah which is
expected to cost Rs. Five crore. The stadium on its completion would suffice
the playing needs of youth of entire Ramhal belt in the district.
It is
pertained to mention that curfew was lifted in Kishtwar, 13 days
after restrictions were imposed there following communal strife.
Theall-party delegation had held several rounds of talks with members of both
the communities and officers of the district administration including PHE
Minister Sham Lal Sharma and Deputy CM and Education Minister Tara Chand but
failed after that a delegation headed by Minister for
Medical Education, Youth and Sports Services, Taj Mohi-ud-Din also also
lead a peace march and held talks with the deputations representing
two communities, political parties, besides local administration.
Taj continued with its efforts to restore peace and communal amity and was able
to get both the communities on a single table. This was followed by a
peace march held in the town which was attended by members ofboth the
communities including traders, intellectuals, political and social workers
and students and situation was returning to normal due to hard work and great
efforts of Police and civil administration and especially Taj Mohi u din
Minister Medical Education and Youth services and sports.
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