Omar assails exploitation of youth by vested interests for their personal profits and gains
Permanent resolution of all complex issues between India, Pakistan key to everlasting peace
CM lays foundation of Rs. 9cr Ladoora-Juhama brigde,

Baramulla, February 02- Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah today strongly reiterated his consistent stand for resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue so that all issues are resolved amicably. He said that the solutions of all such complex problems, which have resulted in prolonged turmoil, are also addressed so that the peaceful atmosphere prevails and we are able to usher the State towards peace and prosperity.

Mr. Omar Abdullah was addressing a mammoth public meeting at Ladoora, Rafiabad, after laying foundation of 182 Mt long Ladoora-Juhama bridges over the river Jehlum. The bridge would cost Rs. 9 crore.

Mr. Omar lamented that on different pretexts vested interests were exploiting budding youth and use them to supplement their personal political gains. He said these forces of violence have made fortunes and their kith and kin are enjoying plump posts in the Government or different institutions abroad. They have learnt to live luxurious life by exploiting youngsters to indulge in anti social and anti people activities, he said, observing they feel sadistic pleasure by bringing normal life to halt as a result of which poor people, vendors, daily rated workers and others suffer.

Mr. Omar Abdullah appealed to the people to frustrate the designs of such forces and extend their full support to the Government in steering Jammu and Kashmir in to prosperity and development.

The Chief Minister asserted that the Coalition Government has always supported dialogue between India and Pakistan and said this dialogue process should continue and be purposeful to find out permanent solution of all the issues. He said that quiet diplomacy is going on with Hurriyat leaders without any condition. However, he said this process needs to be accelerated. Mr. Omar Abdullah said that he has made it clear to the Prime Minister that the youth have not taken guns for Paani, Sadak, Bijli, Taleem, etc. but they want a permanent solution of all the issues.

The Chief Minister said that time has come to work untidily for restoration of complete peace in the State, as the people have seen much destruction and killings during the past 20 years. “We have to work now for peace, prosperity and development”, he maintained and asserted not to rest till complete peace and prosperity is restored in the State.

Regarding the development of Rafiabad, the Chief Minister assured the people that the bridge will be completed in two years which will connect district Kupwara with National Highway via Rafiabad and Juhama. He announced that a tourism project costing Rs. 8 crore has been approved which would prove helpful for the youth of this area with regard to employment opportunities.

Minister for R&B, Mr. Mr. G.M. Saroori also addressed the gathering and said that various bridges in the district Baramulla are under construction at a cost of Rs. 25 crore. He said special road-network package for rural areas is on the anvil.

Member Parliament, Mr. Sharif-ud-din Shariq, in his address appealed the people to keep their children away from violence and stone pelting as violence has never solved any problem.

Advisor to Chief Minister, Mr. Mubarak Gul in his address, on the occasion highlighted the programmes and policies of the Government and sought cooperation of people for their successful implementation.

The Chief Minister, on his arrival, was given rousing reception and people of Juhama had to reach to the public meeting by boats. The earlier wooden bridge had collapsed before 1947 and till date Rafiabad and Juhama had no communication facilities.