A AKHTER / NEW DELHI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the passing of landmark bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament, with overwhelming support.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister called it a momentous occasion in India’s Parliamentary democracy. He asserted, together the country will rise and together it will fulfil the dreams of 130 crore Indians.
Saluting the courage and resilience of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Mr Modi said, a new dawn and better tomorrow awaits for them.
Saying that for years, vested interest groups who believed in emotional blackmail never cared for people’s empowerment, the Prime Minister said, Jammu and Kashmir is now free from their shackles.
He stated that the Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will ensure integration and empowerment. He said, these steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents while significantly improving the local infrastructure.
Mr Modi said, the passing of these Bills are a fitting tribute to the great leaders like Sardar Patel, who worked for India’s unity, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, whose views are well known and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee who devoted his life for India’s unity and integrity.
Congratulating the people of Ladakh, the Prime Minister said, it is a matter of great joy that their long-standing demand of being declared a Union Territory has been fulfilled. He said, the decision will give impetus to the overall prosperity of the region and ensure better developmental facilities.
Mr Modi also congratulated all MPs, various political parties and their leaders, saying in Parliament, political parties rose to the occasion, overcame ideological differences and took part in a rich debate that increased the pride of country’s Parliamentary democracy.
Constitution expert, Dr. Subhash Kashyap, has termed The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 as historic. He said it will help in the development of the state by boosting investment.
He said the bill will help in the integration of the people of J&K with the entire country.