Lt Guv attends Indian Minorities Foundation’s ‘Sadbhavana’ event at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCT28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended ‘Sadbhavana’ event organised by Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF), at Srinagar Saturday.
In his remarks, the Lt Governor lauded the crucial role of Indian Minorities Foundation in empowering minorities, promoting Sufism and fostering brotherhood, peace and harmony as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Prime Minister gave us a vision ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. The Government has only one religion-India first, one holy book- constitution and one ritual-well being of all. It defines our ancient civilization, respect to all religious beliefs and practices and our determination of inclusive growth,” the Lt Governor said.
He expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister for ending the policy of appeasement and ensuring the empowerment of all irrespective of religion, caste and community.
For many decades, several opportunists betrayed the minorities in the name of religion and used them only as vote banks, the Lt Governor said.
Saturday, following the mantra of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, the all-round development of minorities at the unprecedented speed and scale is a source of inspiration for the whole world, he added.
The Lt Governor urged the people to encourage social equality and discourage vote bank politics and need to focus on development, to fulfill their aspirations and prepare a better future for the young generation.
He reiterated the commitment of the UT Government towards equitable and inclusive development and ensuring that no section of society is left behind.
“Upliftment of marginalised is the mission of J&K Administration. Saturday, benefits of growth are not provided on the basis of caste or community but on the principle of inclusivity,” the Lt Governor said.
