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Aspiration of the people remain strong for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir: LG

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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the aspiration of the people remains strong for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The Lt Governor in his first-ever address to the maiden session of legislative assembly of the Union territory of J&K, said, they have gathered here after the successful culmination of elections after a decade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the commitment for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest”, the Lt Governor said adding “my government will make efforts for the restoration of the statehood, and create an enabling atmosphere for development.

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

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

The Lt Governor said the government is committed to fulfil its promises for further political empowerment of the people.

“The government would provide 200 units of free electricity to deserving families, easing the burden on low-income households,” he said.

“The upcoming railway to Kashmir is likely to be completed very soon,” the Lt Governor said adding “will provide 200 units of free electricity to deserving families besides there would be Industrial Growth and support for artisans”.

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