Kathua, Apr 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday reiterated that the progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir lies in cooperation between the J&K government and the central government.
Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating a new multi-storeyed municipal parking complex in Kathua, alongside Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh and local representatives, the CM said, “From here, I want to convey to the people of J&K that the progress of J&K lies in the fact that the J&K government and the central government work together for the better future of J&K.”
He said that providing essential services like clean drinking water, electricity, better roads, healthcare, and education remains the foremost responsibility of his government.
“I assure the people of J&K that we will continue to work in collaboration with the central government to ensure a better future for our people,” CM Omar said.
Highlighting the importance of continuity in governance, he said, “My priority is to complete the projects already underway and to maintain the ongoing momentum of development.”
The CM also acknowledged the announcement of a major project by Jitendra Singh in memory of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley.
“I assure the people of J&K that my government will extend full support to the union government to realise this vision. We will build such world-class infrastructure that one day, instead of watching IPL matches on TV, people will watch them live in J&K,” he said.
Urging people to make use of the newly inaugurated facility, CM Omar said, “Please use this parking complex – it ensures your vehicle stays clean and safe. Let’s all benefit from this modern infrastructure.”
The chairpersons of the District Development Council (DDC), MLAs of Kathua, Jasrota, Hiranagar, and Bani constituencies, Commissioner Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Deputy Commissioner Kathua, and other senior officials also attended the event.
