In his R-Day address LG Says “Violence free DDC polls biggest achievement of JK Govt”

Srinagar: J&K LG Manoj Sinha while highlighting the series of developmental steps taken by the Government India in Jammu & Kashmir, counted successful and violence-free DDC polls as one of the biggest achievements of the government.
Addressing R-Day gathering at Jammu, the Lt Governor said “for a long time, the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir were denied grassroots democracy. We have been successful in conducting a violence free, free and fair elections to District Development Councils. The high turnout of voters broke the records of many previous elections. I specially congratulate the enlightened citizens, all voters, Central Security Forces, Army, Police and Administrative officials for this. We assure all the elected representatives that with your support, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration will bring the fruits of development to the last person “
He said: “I bow down to the bravery of police personnel and our security forces working day and night to create a conducive atmosphere for smooth day-to-day life and maintaining a peaceful environment. On behalf of entire Jammu and Kashmir, I pay homage to all the warriors who have sacrificed everything for the honour of our tri-colour.”
The LG further said that “we want to assure all citizens that the political conspiracies and nefarious designs of a neighbouring country will never be allowed to succeed in this land of great persons and warriors. The security agencies have effectively controlled violence and those who are trying to fulfil their political motives with the help of this proxy war, are being given a befitting reply.”
In Srinagar, LG’s advisor Baseer Ahmed Khan said that with Centre’s support, J&K on a new path peace, progress and development. “We will leave no stone unturned to ensure peaceful and progressive J&K,” he said after unfurling the tri-colour at SK Cricket stadium and highlighted series of developmental initiatives in J&K.
The advisor said that Jammu and Kashmir is marching fast towards rapid growth and development and the Government of India is leaving no stone unturned to make Jammu & Kashmir progressive and prosperous.
“On this great occasion, I would like to highlight some major achievements of the government like recently launched healthcare scheme Sehat under which each individual will get Rs. 5 lakh cover as health benefit across the country,” asserted the Advisor.
He also made mention of other healthcare measures like establishment of new medical colleges and BSC nursing colleges in Jammu & Kashmir,” said Advisor.
He said that the J&K administration exhibiting great courage and prompt response fought the unseen war against Covid-19 pandemic. “All Deputy Commissioners, health functionaries, doctors, para-medical staff, other concerned departments for fighting the pandemic together,” Khan said, adding that “As the 70 percent of population is dependent on agriculture and its allied sectors, all efforts are afoot to ensure target of doubling the income of farmers is achieved in Jammu & Kashmir.”
Advisor said that the facility of Elevated Rail System is also expected to be launched in Jammu & Kashmir by 2024. “Besides, every household shall be provided with tap water facility by 2022 in J&K,” he said, “Successful conduct of first ever DDC polls is another achievement which shall provide people an opportunity to be part of the development initiatives in their areas at the grass root level. Our security forces are alert and have been successfully foiling all attempts of miscreants and dealing up professionally to maintain peace and tranquility in Jammu & Kashmir.”