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J&K Guv addresses people ahead of I-Day

| | Aug 15, 2014, at 03:50 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor N. N. Vohra on Thursday said that sustained peace and normalcy is vital to the state's future and urged upon all segments of society and to the leaders of all political, social and religious organisations in all the three regions of the state to work shoulder to shoulder for resolving all outstanding issues through dialogue and discussions.

Addressing  the people on the eve of 68th Independence Day, the Governor in his message observed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have faced varied serious difficulties and gone through a long period of pain and suffering.

He said that despite the serious problems which are created by the activities of terrorist groups and the continuing intrusions from across the LoC, there has been a significant improvement in the overall security situation, for 'which we owe gratitude to the brave officers and men of our security forces who have been sacrificing their lives for protecting our country's territorial integrity'.

The Governor observed that the steadily enhancing environment of peace and normalcy has contributed towards the revival of economic activities and added that there has been a significant increase in tourism in the state.

Referring to the recent elections to the Parliament and the smooth transition to the assumption of authority by the new government, the Governor observed that it has been demonstrated, yet once again, that democracy is deeply entrenched in our country.

He said, "In Jammu and Kashmir, elections to the State Legislative Assembly are due to take place later this year. I trust that the electorate, particularly the young first time voters, shall turn out in the largest ever numbers to freely exercise their franchise and elect a government of their choice."

(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)

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