Security forces have gained decisive control over terrorism in J&K, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister says achievement comes after reading down of Article 370

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday said security forces had achieved decisive control over terrorism in the Union Territory, where the dream of Pandit Prem Nath Dogra and Syama Prasad Mukherjee had finally been realised.

“Both Mr. Dogra and Mr. Mukherjee opposed the idea of ‘ dou nishan, dou vidhan aur dou samvidhan’ [two symbols, two heads and two Constitutions]. In fact, Mr. Mukherjee laid down his life fighting for the cause. It was under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the dream of ‘ Eik Nishan, Eik Pradhan, Eik Vidhan’ has finally been achieved,” Mr. Shah said, while speaking at the 83rd Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) in Jammu.

He said the security forces gained control over terrorism in J&K after the reading down of Article 370.

“The security agencies’ decisive control over terrorism is one of the biggest achievements in J&K,” the Home Minister noted.

Mr. Shah said the reading down of Article 370 also saw marginalised communities such as Dalits, women and Paharis, which were kept away from the path of progress, being part of development in J&K.

Praising the Lieutenant-Governor’s administration for the successful implementation of Central schemes, Mr. Shah said, “J&K has received ₹43,000 crore investment, which is the highest since 1947. Construction of roadways has gained record pace. The L-G administration deserves all the praise for this.”

The Union Minister also counted the panchayat elections as one of the major achievements in J&K.