The ruling National Conference (NC) skipped the celebrations. Party’s spokesman Imran Nabi Dar said the degradation of the state into a UT cannot be celebrated. The NC is seeking restoration of statehood of J&K.
The Lieutenant Governor recalled the sacrifice of 1965 war heroes and paid homage to all the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice, defending the sovereignty and integrity of India.
The LG was speaking at a national seminar on integration in Indian languages organised by the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with NCC cadets at the Special National Integration Camp organised in the Chinar Auditorium of the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar.
“Cutting-edge technology will enable real-time monitoring and crowd management for safety, security of devotees and it will ensure hassle-free pilgrimage,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
In her first formal meeting with Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha at Srinagar’s Raj Bhavan on Monday, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti stressed a dignified and inclusive return of Kashmiri Pandits to the valley and their proper rehabilitation.
This enhancement is over and above the Central Scheme for Assistance to civilian victims of terrorist violence under which Rs. 5 lakhs are paid for death and permanent disability.
A team of doctors led by GMC principal Dr Ashutosh Gupta briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of the injured and medical procedures being followed.
He paid tributes to the Indian Army and civilian Bravehearts who laid down their lives for the liberation of Rajouri on this day in 1948.
The GOC was accompanied by Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, GOC Tiger Division.
