RAJOURI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in the Rajouri district. During his visit, he also paid obeisance at the historic Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Temple, praying for regional peace and prosperity.
Key Highlights from the LG’s Address
- Call for Community Solidarity: Emphasizing that India is undergoing a profound spiritual revival, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the vital role of community unity in eliminating terrorism, drug abuse, and corruption while accelerating economic development across Jammu and Kashmir.
- Whole-of-Society Approach to Security: Stressing that security forces alone cannot defeat terrorism, LG Sinha called for a united societal effort alongside the army, police, and administration to dismantle the financial and logistical networks of narco-terror operations.
- Transformation of the Security Landscape: Highlighting the dramatic shift in the region’s security atmosphere, the LG remarked that while it was once grimly predicted that the Tricolour would find no willing hands to carry it, it is now held high with pride across J&K.
- Grievance Redressal: Responding to local demands during the public gathering, the administration assured that sincere efforts would be made to address public grievances and local infrastructure needs.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event witnessed the presence of several prominent leaders and officials, including:
- Thakur Randhir Singh, Member of Legislative Assembly (Kalakote-Sunderbani)
- Satyapal Sharma, President, Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Mandir Vikas Samiti & Chelda Biradari
- Rajesh Gupta, President, Vishva Hindu Parishad (J&K)
- Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu
- Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu
- Abhishek Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri
- Along with range DIGs, administrative officials, and local citizens.
