Delhi, Feb 15
\nThe Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said, \u201cJammu and Kashmir, which had the highest voter turnout in 35 years during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, witnessed a 30-point increase in participation in the Kashmir Valley. Democracy has found its real voice, its real resonance. The region is no longer a story of conflict; Every investment proposal in New Kashmir isn’t just about capital, it’s about trust being restored, faith being rewarded.
\nThe change is not imperceptible; it is perceptible. Perception has changed, ground reality is changing, hopes of the people are soaring\u201d, he stated.<\/p>\n
Addressing the gathering at the 10th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, Jammu &Kashmir today, Shri Dhankhar said, \u201cIn just two years, Jammu and Kashmir received investment proposals worth \u20b965,000 crores, signaling strong economic interest in the region. For the first time since 2019, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has entered Jammu and Kashmir, with multiple international companies showing interest. The region is a confluence of confidence and capital,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aspirations of generations found wings when the constitutional walls of separation crumbled in 2019 with the historic abrogation of Article 370. To the young minds present, I would like to emphasize that Article 370 was a temporary provision. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, refused to draft it. Sardar Patel, who integrated most princely states into the Indian Union, was unable to integrate Jammu & Kashmir. In 2019, a new journey began on this sacred land\u2014one from isolation to integration,\u201d said Shri Dhankhar.<\/p>\n
He further said, \u201cIn 2023, over 2 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir, giving a tremendous boost to the local economy. What was once called heaven on earth is now a symbol of hope and prosperity,\u201d said the Vice-President.<\/p>\n
The Vice-President further said, \u201cA great son of the soil once voiced the demand for \u2018Ek Desh Mein Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan.\u2019 That dream has been accomplished. Where there was once disorder, we now witness real order and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNationalism is our identity. It is our supreme duty to always prioritize national interest above everything else. No political or personal interest is greater than the interest of the nation,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the importance of duties, the Vice President said, \u201cEvery individual has certain duties. Our culture teaches us what our duties are. We must discharge our civic duties diligently, and when we do so, the results will be remarkable. We must march ahead, fast-tracking our journey toward a developed Bharat. One significant step in this direction is the transformation from the Danda Vidhan to the Nyaya Vidhan\u2014unshackling the colonial mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are living in a confident and resilient India. Today, Bharat is being celebrated globally as a favorite destination for investment and opportunity. Never before in our history since independence has the voice of an Indian Prime Minister been so resonant with global leaders,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
I first came to Jammu and Kashmir in early 80s, when I visited Gulmarg, Sonamarg and other places along with my family.<\/p>\n
The second visit was a very painful experience. I was elected to Parliament in 1989. I came to Srinagar as a Member of the Council of Ministers. We did not see\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PTWGAMHrs0<\/p>\n
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\nHe emphasized that the transformation in Jammu & Kashmir is not just a regional phenomenon but a significant part of India\u2019s national renaissance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe winds of change have brought peace and progress. Let us be the architects of a new dawn for Jammu & Kashmir and for Bharat,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of UT of J&K, Shri Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of UT of J&K, Smt. Sakeena Masood, Minister of Education UT of J&K and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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