August 5, 2019 marked new beginning for J&K: Lt Governor

Srinagar, Aug 5: Terming August 5, 2019 as historic day that marked constitutional correction and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that it ended discriminatory system in the region.
Addressing a programme organized to handover appointment letters to terror victim families here, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, said, “The transformation we witness today in Jammu Kashmir is due to the historic changes of August 5, 2019. That day marked a constitutional correction and a new beginning for the UT. Discriminatory barriers were removed, equal rights were extended to those who were suffering due to discriminatory laws. The principle of one nation, one flag, one constitution was fully implemented and one standard of dignity, justice, and opportunity for all the Indian citizens was upheld.”
“After 5th August 2019, we have dismantled the terror ecosystem to a large extent, strengthened the law and order, restored equal rights and created opportunities that allow families to rebuild their lives with confidence.”
He said that under the leadership of PM Modi, the marginalized groups, tribals, displaced persons from PoK and Chhamb and refugees have received legal rights such as full citizenship, voting rights and ownership rights over property under the Constitution of India. Farmers and artisans, he said, are creating new opportunities. Our universities, colleges, research and incubation centres are preparing the new generation for global competition.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that due to Article 370 and 35 A, the terror ecosystem was operating with impunity and their aim was to fracture the society, spread fear and silence the hope and dream.
“After abrogation of Article 370, the attempt of neighbouring country and terror ecosystem operating in the valley was foiled. The people of Jammu Kashmir have chosen peace over violence, education over indoctrination, jobs over dependency, and dignity over despair. The young generation deserve a future free of fear and that is the future we are building together under the leadership of PM Modi,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that our work is about justice, development, and inclusion. He said peace must be anchored in opportunity.
Issuing a stern warning to conflict profiteers, the Lieutenant Governor said that the days of those with corrupt intentions including individuals attempting to influence the system are officially over. He warned that anyone trying to cause disruptions will face severe consequences.
“A society that trusts its institutions becomes resilient against fear. A family that receives services without discrimination becomes a stakeholder in peace and progress. A youth empowered with education and employment is empowered to fight separatism and terrorism. Justice for terror victims is moving with speed and sincerity because it is a national obligation. No grievance is being ignored, no family will be left invisible. Justice delayed has caused enough suffering. Now justice to the terror victim families is timely, humane, responsive and consistent. This day also sends a message to the enemies of peace that terrorism cannot defeat a determined nation. Its handlers from across the border may conspire in darkness, but the light of justice will find them. Jammu Kashmir’s future will be written by its youth, its workers, its farmers, its teachers, its women and all who believe in peace and progress,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon people to remember this day as a turning point, when wounds of common man were acknowledged, suffering was met with swift action, equal rights were provided to all, discriminatory laws were revoked and the nation renewed its resolve to secure a brighter future for Jammu Kashmir.
“We are absolutely resolved to dismantle the terror network, to bring its perpetrators and enablers to justice and to secure for every citizen of UT a life of peace, equality, and hope. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the shadows of discrimination lifted in 2019, ushering in a new era of social justice and inclusive development. Today, Jammu Kashmir is advancing with renewed confidence and all-around development is driving peace and prosperity,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said, “Industrial growth witnessed by Jammu Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 is unprecedented. PM Modi has also fulfilled the decades-long dream of rail travel from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. In the financial year 2025-26, investment in Jammu Kashmir amounted to Rs 5,824 crore, which is 13 times the average investment in the period before 2021. Jammu Airport and Srinagar Airport are being expanded and connectivity is being further strengthened by GoI.”
He said, “PM Modi is committed to double hydroelectric power generation by 2028.” (KNO)