J&K’s new era of peace built on sacrifices and compassion: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s new journey of peace and progress stands on the sacrifices of countless soldiers, policemen, and individuals, and also the timeless wisdom of the country’s saints who taught that true peace is born of friendship, compassion, and dialogue.

The LG was delivering a keynote address at a two-day International Symposium on “Peace, People and Possibilities in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory”. The symposium has been organized in Srinagar by Vishwagram, a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering education, compassion, art, and service across India.

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Sinha said, “The peace visible in Jammu and Kashmir today has given an opportunity to all to flourish with mutual respect, and everyone is getting equal opportunity to live a dignified life”.

He said that peace begins where people learn to live with dignity, dialogue, and mutual respect. The theme “Peace, People and Possibilities” reflects a thoughtful vision for Jammu and Kashmir’s future, and that the “voice of Dal Lake and the whisper of the Chinars will together influence peace”.

“The common Kashmiri is shaping this peace through hard work and collective progress,” he said.

The LG credited PM Modi’s leadership for turning “impossible into possible” in J&K, saying that the rebuilding process has created a society where “the sound of guns and grenades has been replaced by the laughter of children and the hum of education.”

“In the past five years, what could not be achieved in three decades has been made possible. Roads, schools, and fields that once echoed with unrest now reflect growth and prosperity,” he said.

Calling for collective responsibility to preserve the hard-earned calm, the LG said, “Peace must be protected by every citizen. It was achieved through the sacrifices of soldiers, police, and civilians who gave their lives for stability. Their memory must guide our actions.”

LG spoke about a new vision of a rising Jammu Kashmir that is peaceful, fear-free, prosperous, united, and in which every citizen is empowered and touched by India’s rapid progress.

He urged the people to uphold the rule of law and the values of cooperation, kindness, and brotherhood. “A society built on law and dialogue always moves forward. The power of unity builds communities where creativity and innovation thrive,” he added.

The LG also appealed to the youth to stay away from radicalisation and drugs, saying, “Even today, some speak the language of Pakistan-backed terrorists. Such elements must be identified. The eyes of the nation are on J&K.”

Referring to the public unity witnessed after the Pulwama attack, he said, “That spirit of resilience sent a message to the world. We must preserve it and stand guard against those who seek to weaken it”.

He also highlights the strong resolve to dismantle the terror ecosystem and affirmed the commitment to maintaining peace, justice, and equity. “We are determined to strengthen socio-economic development and to turn the dreams of our youth into reality,” he said.