Security scenario witnessed positive changes over past 2 years in India: MoS Home

Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday stated the safety scenario in the nation has witnessed plenty of positive changes over the past two years with improved legislation and order state of affairs and declining violence by terrorists and left wing extremists. He additionally stated the renewed focus can be shifted in direction of the event of Jammu and Kashmir to fulfil the aspirations of the folks after the continued struggle in opposition to COVID-19 is received by the nation.

“There are a lot of changes in the country over the last two years and barring one or two incidents, nothing had happened anywhere in the country,” Mr. Reddy advised reporters right here after participating in the ‘Bhoomi Pooja’ in reference to the inspiration stone-laying ceremony of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Majeen right here.

On April 1, Jammu and Kashmir administrative council headed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha accredited a proposal to allot land to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for constructing a temple and its allied infrastructure on lease foundation for a interval of 40 years.

Subsequently, a land measuring 62.02 acres at village Majeen was given to the TTD for constructing the temple and its allied infrastructures, pilgrim facilities advanced, veda patasala, religious and meditation centre, workplace, residential quarters and parking.

Responding to a query in regards to the altering safety scenario in Jammu and Kashmir because of the efforts of the Centre, the minister stated the state of affairs has improved throughout the nation.

“Take any issue – an incident, infiltration and all other angles – internal, hinterland, insurgency and left wing extremism – the terrorist incidents are not happening except along the border.

“A whole lot of changes have taken place in the nation with the development in legislation and order, declining terrorism and no bomb blast over the past two years. Leave apart one or two incidents, nothing had occurred,” Mr. Reddy said.

Referring to Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union territories in August 2019, the minister said the Centre had planned a lot of things but unfortunately the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic gave a setback.

“Under the orders of the prime minister, 36 central ministers visited each nook and nook of Jammu and Kashmir to get the suggestions and know the developmental wants of the folks,(*2*)But with the blessings of God, the struggle in opposition to the virus shall be received and a renewed focus shall be made in direction of improvement and fulfilling the aspirations of the folks of Jammu and Kashmir,” the minister said.

Terming the construction of Balaji Temple in Jammu as a “important improvement”, he said it would become a major centre on the circuit of various religious shrines in Jammu and Kashmir and give a boost to religious tourism.

“Ved patashala may even be established right here and the devotees thronging the Vaishno Devi shrine can have a chance to pay obeisance at Balaji temple as effectively. It will turn into a spiritual circuit and generate financial actions for the folks,” Mr. Reddy stated.