Jammu, Feb 2: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Monday said that his government is firmly committed to the timely conduct of elections to Local Bodies.
Addressing the opening day of the Budget Session of the J&K Legislature, LG Sinha reiterated the government’s resolve to further strengthen democratic institutions and continue improving grievance redressal mechanisms, transparency, accountability, and participatory governance. He called upon all members of the House to work together in a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility.
“Let us move forward with unity of purpose, transform challenges into opportunities, and collectively strive to build a Jammu and Kashmir that is peaceful, progressive, inclusive, and prosperous—ensuring dignity, opportunity, and hope for every citizen,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He added that during its first year in office, the government has sought to combine development with dignity, growth with social justice, and progress with peace.
Guided by the vision of inclusive governance, LG Sinha said the government remains committed to addressing challenges such as unemployment, infrastructure gaps, and social welfare with renewed energy and determination. He emphasized that a humane and compassionate approach has been adopted in dealing with issues affecting common citizens, with a focus on fair treatment, dignity, and sensitivity in administration. Decisions concerning employees, daily wagers, contractual workers, and marginalized groups, he said, have been examined with empathy, and corrective steps initiated wherever required. (Agencies)
