Hon LG Manoj Sinha drops bombshell! Says Kashmir had “Jungle Raaj” till 2020.

Hon LG Manoj Sinha drops bombshell! Says Kashmir had “Jungle Raaj” till 2020.

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar: The “jungle raj” in Jammu and Kashmir ended on the “eve of 2020” and the grassroots level democracy was strengthened in the union territory by conduct of violence-free district development council (DDC) elections, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday.

Sinha said in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had marked the beginning of a new era for Jammu and Kashmir while he was referring to the abrogation of article 370

“The grass-roots democracy has been strengthened, fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the common citizens, Sinha said in his Independence Day speech at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket stadium here.

He said the ‘Vajpayee principle of Jamhooriyat’ was not allowed to flourish on the ground for decades in Kashmir.

“But, the eve of 2020 ended this ”Jungle Raj” and the entire Jammu and Kashmir participated in the fair, transparent and violence-free elections after he abrogation of article 370.

Sinha said the neighbouring country has been making a malicious attempt to instigate the youth, but a befitting reply would be given to those who mislead the youngsters through proxy war, he said.

The LG called upon such “misguided youngsters” that terrorism is a curse for peace and development.

“With your ability, energy and unparalleled patience, Jammu and Kashmir shall have a prosperous future,” Sinha added.

“The next 25 years of Jammu and Kashmir are awaiting us with a new ray of hope and a fresh resolution for a new future,” he said.

The LG said Independence Day-2021 is special for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country because the celebration, resolve, energy and enthusiasm of today”s new generation will shape the formidable base for the centenary celebration of Independence in 2047.

He said that jungle raj has ended and an era of development has started.(PTK).