Society needs to stand up against terror sympathisers: Lt Guv
Says security forces determined to dismantle terror ecosystem
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said that the security forces are determined to dismantle terror ecosystem but society too must join the fight and discharge its duties.
“Society must actively counter terrorism because it is a multifaceted challenge and society plays a critical role in recognizing and reporting suspicious terror activities and counter the radicalization efforts,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a special convocation ceremony at University of Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor said if the people don’t stand up strongly against terrorists, then it will become the existential threat for society and destroy its stability, peace and progress.
“I want to request the enlightened people that it is the need of the hour to expose those who give shelter to terrorists and creating extremist narratives. You must stand against such elements,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He underscored that the terrorism poses a fundamental threat to the peace and progress and the people of Jammu Kashmir have suffered its brunt for more than three decades.
“But now the youth here are increasingly dreaming of and working towards goals similar to those in rest of the country and desire for a better life and career,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The LG urged the students and faculty to embrace change, focus on skill-first curriculum, collaboration across disciplines and keep pace with evolving trends to meet the demands of India’s economy and the society.
“Your degree will open the door of opportunity for the first time but it is your talent, determination, dedication, reskilling and willingness to adapt to change that will ensure endless opportunities in future,” he said.
“Never forget humility, hunger to learn, and work ethics to succeed in life,” the Lt Guv advised the students.
“Skills get you hired but it is your character and your ideals that ensure that you grow in life. In your journey Sanskar, Integrity, Reliability and Trust will define your career more than any other credentials. So be kind and compassionate:,” the LG advised the students.
“Never stop learning in your life. The professional world rewards those who are adventurous and ever ready to learn, experiment, adapt, and turn mistakes into mastery,” the LG said.
“Do not believe but be curious. It will help you to tread new path and mentor coming generations. Be resilient and flexible in re-skilling yourself. Always remember that if you have hunger for learning then the whole world will become University Campus and it will help you in transforming ideas into solutions,” the LG told the students.
Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University; Prof Ashok Kaul, Member Jammu University Council; Vice chancellors of various universities, Heads of Departments, faculty and students were present.
Er. Gulam Ali Khatana and Sat Sharma, Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; senior officials and prominent citizens also attended the Special Convocation Ceremony.
