J&K Chief minister finally saying what everyone is thinking. Kudos to Omar
Omar rejects politics of double speak, says Govt committed to uphold human rights
Omar rejects politics of double speak, says Govt committed to uphold human rights
Jammu, July 24(NAK): Ridiculing the politics of opportunism and hypocrisy, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday castigated double standard and political adventurism of certain politicians who perpetrate violence by blowing criminal acts out of the proportion while keeping mum on the barbarian and inhuman murdering of innocents. “They do this to disturb the peace and stability for vested interests”, he added.
The Chief Minister was addressing a mammoth public gathering after inaugurating Rs. 6.26 crore 242 meter long bridge over Bani Nallah at Ludnoo in Billawar about 120 kilometers from Jammu.
Questioning the credibility of the leaders who blackmail public sentiments over sensitive issues, Chief Minister said that had they been real champions of human rights, they would have uttered even a word against the killers of a three-year old child and his father murdered in a barbaric and inhuman act of violence in South Kashmir the other day. “It is easy to take advantage of a particular situation and mislead the people for political mileage but bravery demands to be truthful to once conscience and speak loud and clear against the killings of whatsoever nature”, he asserted.
Abdullah said that his government has time and again made it clear that it would not tolerate any misuse of power by anybody whosoever he may be and the directions to this effect have been disseminated to the law enforcing agencies at all levels. “Upholding human rights is the benchmark of our governance”, he added.
Referring to the development scenario in the State, Chief Minister said a new direction has been given to the development process and implementation of works within the targeted timeframe is being monitored at the highest level. He said, he has made it amply clear to the implementing agencies to stick to the schedule of timeframe and show no laxity in completing the schemes within the stipulated period.
Abdullah said that government was keen to reach out every area to catapult development process and upgrade basic amenities. “Focused attention is being given to the construction of roads, bridges, upgradation of PHE and health facilities and expansion and consolidation of elementary as well as higher education”, he said and asked the people to be involved in translating the schemes into reality. “We have drawn a road map to attend to all development problems and deliver in respect of all to the fullest satisfaction of the people so that we have not to ask for votes in the next election but people will itself come and vote for us for our keeping the promises and carrying forward the politico-developmental agenda”, he maintained.
The Chief Minister said that State has received greatest set back during the period of disturbances and violence resulting in lagging behind in the development process. “Government of India especially UPA Chairperson and Prime Minister has assured me all financial and logistic support to realize the goal of upgrading the infrastructure in crucial public service sectors and putting the economy of the State back on rails”, he said and added that Dr. Singh and other leaders have reiterated the support during the meetings he had with them last week.
The Chief Minister dedicating the Ludnoo bridge to the people said that this would open new vistas of economic development in the area and connect a large chunk of population with the main highway.
The bridge which is 6-span with 4.25 meter carriage way will benefit 40,000 population of about 20 villages directly and thousands others indirectly.
Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand spelt out the development agenda of the coalition government and said that equitable and speedier development of all the areas is the priority concern of the government. He said administration has been geared up at all levels to be responsive to the public needs and deliver promptly in respect of all schemes aimed at upgradation of basic amenities.
The Minister for R&B, G. M. Saroori in his address said that construction of Ludnoo bridge was the cherished desire of people. He congratulated them for the facility created by the government and said that it would generate more and more economic activities in the area.
The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma and Member Parliament, Lal Singh also spoke on the occasion. They reiterated their determination to upgrade the facilities in the area and said that the bridge will prove highly beneficial not only for the connectivity purpose but for the total economic development of the area.
Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul, MOS R&B Javed Ahmed Dar, MLA Kathua Charanjeet Singh, MLA Basholi Jagdish Sapolia were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister also laid the foundation of another bridge at Jajjar about 40 kilometers from Jammu. The 164 meter long double Lane Bridge over Jajjar Nallah is likely to cost Rs. 16.20 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, he said “public service is my political mission and my all endeavors are towards this direction”. He said road connectivity has been flagged as priority area and government is focusing on opening up of un-connected villages by extending roads there. He said upgradation and improvement of existing roads and construction of bridges is yet another important activity receiving special attention of the government. He asked the implementing agency to complete the bridge within the prescribed period to ensure timely benefits to the people.(NAK)
