J&K CM, Governor discuss crucial state issues

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today called on Governor N N Vohra at the Rajbhavan and discussed various important issues relating to growth and development in the state.
In the course of their hour-and-a-half interaction, the Governor and the Chief Minister discussed various important issues relating to the growth and development of the three regions of the State, an official spokesman said.
They also discussed enhancement of the pace of construction of roads and highways to upgrade connectivity in all parts of the state, without which there cannot be any progress, he said.
Sharing the main points of his government's Kashmir

policy, Modi asked the External Affairs Ministry to try to contact citizens of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, living in different parts of the world, to get details of the area's pitiable condition and share them with the international community.
The government's efforts include reaching out to the civil society and speed up measures to integrate Kashmir's youth with the state's economic activities.

Seeking support of all political parties, the Prime Minister said, "When terrorism is on the rise across the world and when we are encircled by terrorism sponsored by the neighbouring country, then we will have to be united in this fight. The government expects constructive support from all opposition parties on this."

"I have complete confidence that with the dedication of the state government and with your total cooperation we will soon restore normal life in Jammu and Kashmir again," he said as he praised Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's government, in which BJP is a partner, for its "careful handling" of the issue despite odds.
Like every Indian, he also felt "deep pain" over the events in the state, he said, adding it was painful that students were unable to study, apples produced in large quantity in the valley were not reaching markets and government offices were unable to carry out public welfare works.

"Whoever be killed, whether civilians or security forces, we all feel the pain. I have full sympathies with their families. We are committed to providing good health care to the injured and also towards restoring peace in the valley so that people could live their normal lives..." he said in his concluding remarks.
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Noting that Kashmiris of different religions are living in various states, the Prime Minister said the governments there should reach out to them and ensure that they share with their relatives and acquaintances back home the stories of progress and development in those areas.