Dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits, restoration of peace is priority: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, May 24 (UNI): National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that his party’s priority is the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland and restoration of peace.
"Our agenda is to foster amity and bridge the gap between various sections of the society," he said here after being elected Lok Sabha MP for the second term from the Srinagar parliamentary constituency.
He added that pluralistic ethos and inclusiveness is the greatest strength of the state and also pledged that his party will work towards dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homes and hearths in the Valley.
He said restoration of peace is a pre-requisite, which has to be restored back in the state.
Abdullah said taking all the people along is political philosophy of National Conference, adding that his party believes in healthy political discourse.
"We have to maintain and promote decency in politics," he said and lauded the cadre for keeping away from reactionary politics.
He stressed the need for strengthening the party, saying this will keep the cadre in good stead to face challenges confronted to the state.
On the outcome of the Lok Sabha polls, Abdullah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hoped that justice will be done with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the rights of the people are need to be protected and a sense of security instilled among them. He said: “The Centre will have to walk an extra mile in reaching out to the people, expedite development, complete rail project to link Kashmir with railways on immediate basis and lay emphasis on dependable road communication."
He expressed concern over frequent road closures on the Srinagar Jammu highway and said this aspect is required to be taken care of for the sake of smooth mobility.
He thanked the people for reposing their faith in the party in the parliamentary elections and said it will be the duty of all the three Members of Parliament to work for preserving the secular ethos of the country.
He said India belongs to all and this spirit has to be promoted and strengthened at all costs.
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