NB Viewpoint | ‘Now terrorists sit on floor even in front of NIA officials, earlier they sat with PM’: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

NewsBharati 15-Dec-2023 11:12:58 AM

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Jammu, Dec 15: Listing down the changes after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha said that there is such a government now at the Center that now terrorists cannot sit with the Prime Minister adding that now terrorists sit on the floor even in front of a junior National Investigation Agency (NIA) official.

L-G Sinha made these strong remarks on Agenda AajTak program when asked about the significant changes in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A.

“The changes brought about following the repeal of Article 370 instilled a sense of pride among the population of nearly 11 million people. They have begun to believe that the government in Delhi today is willing to respect and protect their rights."

"Now, no terrorist can come to Delhi and sit and chat with the Prime Minister; he sits on the ground, even in front of a junior NIA officer. The country is understanding this difference," Sinha said.

In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Article 370, Manoj Sinha stated that the entire country has welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict. He added that the average citizen has complete faith in the integrity of our judiciary. When asked about the opinions of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the LG stated that they want complete integration with India, they want to join India. When asked about the conspiracies of neighboring Pakistan, LG Sinha stated that there are no roads or electricity there.

On the Supreme Court’s deadline to conduct elections in J&K, LG said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) will take a call on it. He added the decision will be implemented in letter and spirit. He further said that Prime Minister and Union Home Minister assured statehood at the appropriate time.

Sinha’s remarks came just days after the Supreme Court on 11th December upheld the abrogation of Article 370, which granted a special and separate Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian Constitution gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir thereby giving it a separate identity from the rest of India, which was scrapped by Indian Parliament in 2019.

When asked about the conspiracies of neighbouring Pakistan, LG Sinha stated that there are no roads or electricity there. "When a terrorist is neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir, his funeral procession is no longer allowed to be taken around the city amidst sloganeering, instead, arrangements are made to bury him nearby", Manoj Sinha said.

Speaking about various developments, he said, “The people of the Valley have witnessed snow and electricity together for the first time. The number of foreign tourists in Jammu and Kashmir has increased up to 350 times,” Manoj Sinha said.

Talking about the Shia community in Kashmir, LG Manoj Sinha mentioned that Muharram is the most significant festival for them. “The Shia community in Kashmir managed to hold a Muharram procession after 34 years,” he said adding that night life has resumed in Kashmir, and people are seen enjoying near the Jhelum River, playing guitars, and having ice cream until 11-12 at night."