Srinagar, Nov 17, KDC: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday urged the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) to ensure that innocent people of Jammu & Kashmir are not subjected to blanket suspicion in the backdrop of recent terror attacks, asserting that the Union Territory’s residents are peace-loving and deeply committed to India’s democratic and developmental journey.
“Every resident of J&K should not be seen with doubt. The people of J&K are peace-loving and aspire for Viksit Bharat and Viksit Jammu & Kashmir. They want to be part of India’s growth story, and the recent enthusiastic participation of voters in the Nagrota and Budgam by-elections is a testament to our unwavering faith in democracy,” he said.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The NZC includes Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh.
Omar Abdullah highlighted the launch of Mission YUVA and the government’s push to strengthen education, expand sports infrastructure, and boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in J&K. He also expressed gratitude to the Centre for extending the SASCI Scheme to the Union Territory.
Calling the NZC an important platform for enhancing inter-state cooperation, he reiterated J&K’s firm commitment to national progress and its faith in democratic institutions. (KDC)
