J&K’s progress lies in State’s cooperation with Centre: Omar Abdullah
The Hindu
J&K Chief Minister emphasizes cooperation with Central government for progress and development, inaugurates new Municipal Parking Complex.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday (April 19, 2025) said the progress and development of J&K lies in cooperation between the J&K government and the Central government.
“I want to convey to the people of J&K that the progress lies in the fact that the J&K government and the Central government work together for the better future of Jammu and Kashmir,” Mr. Abdullah said.
He made these remarks while jointly inaugurating a new multi-storeyed Municipal Parking Complex in Kathua, alongside BJP leader and Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh.
The Chief Minister said he assured the people of J&K that he will continue to work in collaboration with the Central government to ensure a better future for our citizens. “My priority is to complete the projects already underway and to maintain the ongoing momentum of development,” Mr. Abdullah said.
He also endorsed the announcement of a major project by Dr. Jitendra Singh in memory of BJP leader and former Union Minister Arun Jaitley.
“I assure the people of Jammu and Kashmir that my government will extend full support to the Union government to realise this vision. We will build such world-class infrastructure that one day, instead of watching IPL matches on TV, people will watch them live in Jammu and Kashmir,” Mr. Abdullah said.
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