Rajnath Singh: Delhi and J&K Share Equal Importance

Synopsis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that the BJP government equates the significance of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. During a recent event, he acknowledged efforts by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to bridge emotional gaps between the regions and honored veterans while inaugurating a heritage museum in Akhnoor.

Key Takeaways

Rajnath Singh highlights equal treatment of Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.
Commends Omar Abdullah for bridging emotional distances.
Criticizes past governments for treating Kashmir differently.
Inaugurates a heritage museum showcasing war history.
Raises a 108-foot National Flag in Akhnoor.

Jammu, Jan 14 (NationPress) The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the BJP administration at the Centre regards Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir with equal significance during an event on Tuesday. Speaking at the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day celebration at the Tanda Artillery Brigade in Akhnoor, he commended Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his initiatives aimed at narrowing the emotional gap between the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, emphasizing that the BJP government views both regions on equal footing.

In his remarks, he noted, Kashmir had been treated differently by previous administrations, leading to a disconnect between the residents of the region and Delhi. He refrained from delving into past issues, highlighting that the government's primary success lies in bridging the emotional distance, or 'Dil ki Doori', between Kashmir and the rest of the nation.

Singh congratulated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his positive measures in lessening the existing gap. He also conveyed Makar Sankranti and New Year wishes to the veterans, stating, 'The presence of veterans here today demonstrates that we hold Akhnoor, and Kashmir, in the same regard as Delhi.'

While honoring veterans and war heroes, he paid tribute to Brigadier Usman, who valiantly defended against tribal invaders in 1947. Singh criticized Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhary Anwarul Haq for his anti-India remarks, affirming that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK.

Accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Singh was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other senior officials amidst stringent security measures. He also inaugurated a heritage museum and raised a 108-foot-tall National Flag in the Akhnoor border region of Jammu and Kashmir.

The museum features weapons utilized in various conflicts in Jammu and Kashmir along with sculptures honoring war heroes.