Raja Syed Rather
Srinagar, Sep 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the ecosystem of subversive and anti-national elements in Jammu and Kashmir is in the “ICU” (Intensive Care Unit) and urged people to ensure that these elements do not get any oxygen from any side.
Addressing an event here, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “During the past five to six years, Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant flight towards development and prosperity, but there are still some individuals who are unable to digest this progress.”
He said, “Certain elements are still trying to instigate civilians. These need to be exposed and dealt with firmly. One dirty fish spoils the entire pond. Even a single subversive element is enough to disturb peace. People should come forward and inform security forces about such elements so that law can take its own course.”
Calling upon influential people not to mislead the public, Sinha urged them to contribute towards making Jammu and Kashmir a part of Viksit Bharat. “India is the fastest growing economy in the world. During the past five to six years, J&K’s economy has doubled. We need to maintain this pace and carry it forward,” he said, adding that unprecedented progress has been achieved across the Union Territory in recent years.
Taking a dig at Pakistan, the LG said, “Unfortunately, we have a neighbour who, through terrorism and a few subversive elements, is hell-bent upon disturbing peace. But things have changed—the places that were once discussed for all the wrong reasons are now hosting Tiranga rallies. “Today the tricolour flies high in Pulwama and Lal Chowk. After the Pahalgam terror attack, Kashmir stood up against terrorists and sent out a clear message. This is no ordinary change, it’s a big change.”
Sinha reiterated that security forces are committed to protecting innocent civilians while dealing strictly with the guilty. “The day is not far when J&K will be terrorism-free. We have to provide a terror-free J&K to future generations,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also underlined the importance of selfless service and said that serving humanity without expecting anything in return is a noble virtue.
He stressed that while people often think about safeguarding their own interests, those who work for the welfare of others set the right example.
Highlighting climate change as one of the biggest challenges of the present era, Sinha said that Jammu faced multiple hardships in August due to natural calamities, with floods causing massive damage to infrastructure including roads, schools, and colleges. “However, the biggest loss is the loss of lives, and no amount of money can compensate that,” he said.
He recalled that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior officials had visited J&K to express solidarity with the people after the natural disasters. “Infrastructure can be rebuilt, but the damage being caused to the environment cannot be compensated. Our connection with the environment has been broken, and it is crucial to restore this balance,” he stressed.
The Lieutenant Governor cited the words of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, who had warned against reckless exploitation of the environment, and Mahatma Gandhi, who had said that change must begin with oneself. “It is important to strike a balance with nature. The message is clear—we must act responsibly for the sake of future generations,” he said.
