"It is universal fact that friends can be replaced but neighbors can not be changed, and same holds true with respect to countries like India and Pakistan.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of Pakistan as a good neighbors to extend hand of friendship, at this very juncture, when Indo Pak talks are scheduled, so that both the countries are able to reap the fruits of amicable co-existence". , observed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while addressing to a mammoth gathering in Kunjwani Jammu on the occasion of laying of foundation stone of Rs. 34 crore Kunjwani- Satwari Road.
The Chief Minister said that world is aware of the reality that situation is not conducive in Pakistan. Pakistan has to play a positive role for creating a peaceful atmosphere. He said the firing inci- dents at borders have adverse affect the people who were living on bor- ders and, as a good neighbor, Pakistan has to play vital role in turning these borders as abode of peace and tranquility.
He said that Pakistan has always promised that they will not allow their land to be used for any abnor- mal activity and it is expected that they will prove their determination and fulfill their promises.
The Chief Minister, while reiter- ating his own determination and strong commitment of the Coalition Government, to make Jammu and Kashmir State as a model State, so that all the regions of the State, whether it is Kashmir, Jammu or Ladakh, have equal opportunities to prosper and progress. He comple- menting Roads & Buildings Department for starting today's ambitious project of widening Kunjwani- Satawri road costing Rs.
34 crore. He further said that he would like that the work under mega widening of national highway to be expedited. He also complemented Raman Bhalla for his effective role in the development of his Constituency.
The Chief Minister said that the recently approved project for con- structing artificial lake in Jammu, with an estimated cost of Rs.25 crore, was the basic desire of his grand father Sher-I Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, who was desirous that like Dal lake, Jammu people should have also a lake so that it adds beauty of this important winter capital of our State.
The Chief Minister said that it is unfortunate that since the present government took over, some forces have been trying their best to divert the attention of people from the basic developmental activities.
They tried to misuse innocent senti- ment of people in the name of region, religion and caste by fomenting trouble through this exploitation but I want to convey them a message a today that National Conference and Congress shall face and defeat all such forces with our strong ideology which is based on secularism and mutual brotherhood, we do not believe in playing religious or regional politics and our workers belong to all reli- gions, regions and castes, therefore, we do not represent one community or one region. Our goal is to usher Jammu and Kashmir State towards new era of progress and develop- ment", he maintained.
Omar said that he is grateful to Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi for giving unprecedented Plan funds to the state for current financial year.
Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister for Revenue & Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla, Minister for R&B, G.M. Saroori, Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubark Gul, MLC, T.S. Wazir, and other senior officers of the State Government were present on the occasion.
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