Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said an indispensable role has been played by the Central Reserve Police Force in maintaining internal security in the Northeast, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Naxal-affected areas. He is hoping that now CRPF won’t be required in these areas in the coming years.
Shah is on a two-day visit to Jammu. He was addressing CRPF’s 83rd raising day parade here at the MA Stadium.
“I am hopeful that in the coming years CRPF won’t be required in these areas,” he said.
He further added that there is a need to be prepared for future challenges.
For all-round development in the region, he appreciated the J&K lieutenant governor’s administration.
“Over 33,000 elected panches and sarpanches have been given to J&K by the Modi-led government, who are now ensuring grass-root level democracy in the UT,” he said.
Citing the 21 hydel projects and massive road infrastructure that came up under LG’s administration, he said, “It never happened before in J&K. The administration has also initiated a crusade against corruption in J&K.”
Under LG’s administration, 100 percent piped water and reforms in electricity happened, said the Home Minister.
He recalled how the revocation of Article 370 and 35-A fulfilled the dream of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Prem Nath Dogra.
“Their dreams of Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan, and Ek Vidhan were fulfilled following revocation of Article 370,” he said. He further added, “With the revocation of Article 370 ended the discrimination against underprivileged sections including women, West Pak refugees, Gurkha and Valmiki communities.”
He also described CRPF as indispensable for internal security and said that “they ensure free and fair elections, the essence of democracy”
“CRPF and RAF (Rapid Action Force) control and check riots. I still remember that after riots used to break out, they instilled confidence among the common people. They are seen as saviours.”
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