JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Sept 19:
Former Union Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah today said the party will rebuild Kashmir, rehabilitate the flood affected and overcome from the prevailing situation.
Hailing the role played by the youth of Kashmir in rescue and relief operations, Dr Abdullah in a statement issued here said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have risen to the occasion in these testing times by demonstrating an indomitable spirit of empathy and service.
“There are thousands of stories where the youth of Kashmir have shown their mettle by coming to the rescue of people by risking their own lives. I salute our youth and their courage and have no doubt in my mind that the same courage and spirit of service will help J&K recover and reclaim a normality that has been snatched from us,” he said.
Dr Abdullah also hailed the emergency services rendered by the State Administration despite the challenges raised due to a collapse in telecommunication, road-connectivity and inundated offices and control rooms that were set up. “I am certain that the State Government will continue to put the needs of the people first and will continue to work on a war-footing until the last citizen of J&K is rehabilitated to his or her home,” he said and assured the people that National Conference – its leaders, Ministers, contesting candidates, officer bearers and activists will leave no stone unturned to help them till help is needed.
“We will not rest until this tragedy and its devastation is behind us,” said Dr Abdullah.
He, however, also thanked the Army, Air Force and NDRF for their commendable and valiant rescue and relief operations in the state and urged the Central Government to redouble all efforts in the aftermath of the devastating floods. “A lot of work needs to be done now. While the rescue operations conclude, we have a mountain of challenges ahead of us now. We need to give food, clothes and shelter to those who have been rendered homeless and this gains urgency in view of the approaching cold season,” he added.
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