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New Delhi : A delegation from Jammu & Kashmir met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy here on November 4, 2019.
The delegation comprised Sarpanches, Moulvies, representatives of J&K Progressive People’s Front, Pahadi Youths Association, J&K Peace Foundation, All J&K State Pasmanda Sabka Development Welfare Society, All J&K Auto Union, and Chairman, Block Development Council of Anantnag, Baramulla, Kulgam.
During discussions, Reddy explained to the representatives from J&K the steps taken by the Union Government to protect the people of the state from any incidents of violence in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and the plans to spur peace and prosperity in the region. It was mentioned that decision of the Union Government will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country.
The people of Jammu & Kashmir will now have access to Central schemes and benefits, Reddy stated. The decision will now lead to private investments in education, health, and tourism that will create jobs and bring economic prosperity to the J&K. Reddy reassured the representatives that nobody’s land would be taken away and government will use its own land for the establishment of hospitals, educational institutions, industries etc. Reddy also informed the delegation that now onwards the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional (Amendment) Acts would be applicable to Jammu & Kashmir and this would serve to empower local governance and Panchayati Raj institutions in J&K, according to a PIB release.