Owais Gul
SRINAGAR: The government today said that it will not ignore the people of Kashmir to let the neighbouring country, Pakistan succeed in the war they have started.
The fifth Advisor to Governor, Farooq Khan who is former IGP and was Governor of Lakshadweep while addressing a gathering at Jammu Airport said that the people of Kashmir are not chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ slogan due to the fear gripped among them.
“We cannot ignore Kashmiris, which otherwise will allow Pakistan to become successful in the war they are fighting. Kashmiris who are internally Indians don’t chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ freely like us due to the fear gripped among them and there was a need to put an end to such kind of threat. We need to encourage Kashmiris so that they will deal with the militants themselves without the support of forces.”
He further said that Kashmir was incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and the government was taking every possible step to ensure their return. “The slogan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas and Sab Ka Vishwas’ will be implemented on the ground in letter and spirit. Some people claim that this is a political slogan but in actuality it is an assurance from the PM Modi regarding the development and upliftment of all sections of society,” he added.
Khan further stated that Kashmir is equally important as Jammu for him. “My maternal hall is in Kashmir and due to insurgency; people of Kashmir have suffered a lot including their property. However, he added that those who tried to wedge the gap between the Centre and Kashmiris have been failed by the government. He added there are few more things that need to be done in this regard so that the alienation among the people will come to an end.
Khan further added that he will work tirelessly and will try to come up to the expectations of people. About drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor Farooq Khan said that both Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing such menace, which needs to be curbed.
“Even when I was far away from Jammu and Kashmir, I was concerned about such menace in Jammu and Kashmir. I believe drug menace is more dangerous than terrorism. I have always acted tough against the offenders and will take every possible step to put an end to drug menace in the State,” he added.