The much-awaited speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finally out. Modi has delivered a stentorian and strong speech over the issue of abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A and the events that led to the bifurcation o f Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh into two Union Territories.
Highlights of Modi’s Speech
I congratulate people of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the whole nation. When some things are their forever we presume they will never change or go away. Article 370 was something similar.
We as a nation, as a family, have taken a historic decision. A system due to which brothers & sisters of Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh were deprived of many rights & which was a big obstacle to their development, that system has been done away with.
There was never any discussion as to how Article 370 was adversely affecting the people of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. And it is surprising, no one was able to really tell how the article did benefit the people.
In different states of the country sanitation workers come under the sanitation worker act, but workers from J&K were deprived of it. In many states, strong laws are their to stop atrocities against dalits, but this was not the case in J&K.
The decision to keep J&K directly under Central administration for a brief period was a well thought over decision. Since Governor rule was implemented in J&K, state admin has been directly in touch with Centre due to which the effects of good governance can be seen on ground..
Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh have the potential to be the biggest tourist hub of the world. There was a time when Kashmir was the favorite destination of Bollywood film makers, I am confident that in future even international films will be shot there.
Decades of dynasty rule in J&K prevented the youth from political leadership. Now my youth of J&K will lead the development work and take the region to new heights.
You will be shocked, in J&K for decades, lakhs&thousands of ppl had right to vote in Lok Sabha polls but neither they could vote nor contest in assembly/local polls. These are those who came to India after partition in 1947. Should injustice have continued with them?
I want to tell everyone, that any problem of people of J&K and Ladakh is also our problem. We are with them in their happy moments and their sad moments.
The dreams of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, BR Ambedkar, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and crores of Indians have been fulfilled. A new era in Jammu and Kashmir has started. Citizens now have equal rights and responsibilities. Article 370 was harming the people and children of Jammu and Kashmir, and their loss was never discussed. Article 370 and Article 35A dragged Jammu and Kashmir towards terrorism, dynasty politics and graft. This (Article 370) was being used as tool by Pakistan; nearly 42,000 people died over the last three decades.
Earlier, laws made by parliament didn’t benefit 1.5 crore people, Jammu and Kashmir never benefited from the country’s laws. All central and state government posts would be filled in Jammu and Kashmir. This will lead to employment generation; Private firms would also be encouraged to generate employment opportunities.
Work will accelerate on all projects; connectivity-related projects, projects related to road and rail. People who came to India after 1947 couldn’t contest polls in Jammu and Kashmir, they had rights everywhere else in India but in Jammu and Kashmir. You will continue to have MLAs, continue to have a Cabinet, you will continue to have a Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir; We will free Jammu and Kashmir of terrorism.
Jammu and Kashmir will touch new heights of development and attract people from all over the world; Ease of living will go up for people of the region. There was a time when Kashmir was the preferred location destination for Bollywood movies; When the situation is normal, not just Indians, but people from world over would shoot movies in the region.
Filmmaking would provide employment; I urge filmmakers to think about entertainment infrastructure, theatres etc.
In Ladakh, there is a plant known as Solo, which is a boon to those living in high altitudes. It has vast medical properties. Shouldn’t such things be sold worldwide. There are countless such plants and herbal products are all over the region. They will be identified and marketed, people and farmers would be directly benefited.
There are some people who opposed the government’s move, I respect their opposition (to the decision); it is essential in a democracy. Centre is responding to them (opposition) and we are working to improve things. I urge them to act in nation’s interest and help the government and nation in creating a new environment in the region.
We had to take certain steps in Jammu and Kashmir for precaution; the people have been understanding. The government is working to ensure that people aren’t troubled on Eid; the government is even helping those who want to go to Jammu and Kashmir on Eid. Many police and security officers have died over the years; they all wanted a better Jammu and Kashmir. We have to work to achieve their dreams.
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