Several members today participated in the discussion on Motion of Thanks on Governor’s Address in legislative council.Initiating the debate Ramesh Arora, while praising the Governor’s address, said that government has laid thrust on restoration of peace and tranquillity in the state, which was a welcome move. He said that peace is imperative for development and prosperity and efforts are being taken to meet the commitment made by the coalition government.He urged the government to address the problems of youth whole-heartedly to keep them away from violence. He further stressed on the need to involve youth in peace process and development of the state. Welcoming the provision for chopper services to far flung areas, he said it would greatly help to mitigate the problems faced by the people of these areas.Qaiser Jamsheed Lone urged the state and centre government to take in account the ground realities in the state while addressing the issues of the people. He further called upon the government to reach out to youth and address the problem of unemployment and other related issues.
Referring to AMU scholar from Lolab joining militant ranks, Lone said that the government must think over this dangerous trend seriously.He said the government should come up with a vibrant policy to bring such youth in the mainstream by addressing their concerns and alienation.While appreciating government, Firdous Ahmad Tak hailed it for setting the stage for a sustained peace process and development of the state.“The achievements of the coalition government bear testimony to the fact that its core agenda is to restore peace and tranquillity in the state” he said. He held previous dispensations responsible for worsening situation in J&K and praised the efforts of the present government for providing justice to the pellet victims. He said framing of policy for regularization of more than 60,000 casual workers clearly reflects that the present government is people friendly. He urged the government to pay heed to the issues of people of far-flung areas of the Chenab valley and take further steps to elevate their living standard. He said there is a need to form a roadmap to augment development process in the area.
Muzzafar Ahmad Parray said that the government should look into the reasons of educated youth joining militant ranks in the valley. He also appealed the government to improve the power scenario and reduce power curtailment in Kashmir valley, which is severely affecting the Kashmir industry.Saif-ud-din Bhat appreciated the government for initiating massive development in the state and working towards restoration of sustained peace.He also praised the centre for appointing special interlocutor to start dialogue process and to find a legitimate solution to the prevailing situation in the state. He also lauded government for providing amnesty to stone pelters, who, he said were being used for meeting political ends. He also thanked the government for providing adequate food grains in far-flung areas.Naresh Kumar Gupta demanded that the cases against Jammu youth booked in 2008 land row agitation should be revoked on the pattern of amnesty being provided to stone pelters. He also urged for making the state accountability commission fully functional.Girdari Lal Raina appreciated the steps taken by the government to expand the outreach of education, particularly promotion of education among girls.