Aspiration for return to statehood remains strong: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR, November 4: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the high voter turnout in the assembly polls reflected the enduring faith of the people in the democratic process, but the aspiration for the return to statehood remains strong.

In his maiden address to the first-ever legislative assembly of the Union territory of J-K, he said, “we gather here after the successful culmination of elections after a decade”.

Sinha said the high turnout particularly in regions that traditionally could not participate fully because of separatist sentiments was very encouraging.

“PM Modi has reiterated the commitment for the restoration of J-K’s statehood at the earliest. My government will make efforts for the restoration of the statehood, and create an enabling atmosphere for development,” Sinha said.

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He said the council of ministers has recently passed a unanimous resolution calling for the restoration of statehood. It reflects the collective will and all stakeholders have to work together as one team to achieve that.

Sinha said the people have high hopes from the government and all stakeholders should extend full support to the government to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people.

“My government is committed to providing 200 units per household.The modalities are being worked out. We are exploiting the hydel electric resources, and J-K will be self-sufficient in electricity by the year 2026,” he added. (PTI)