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SAMBA Oct 27: Terming border firing by Pakistan mere frustration on its part after the surgical strikes by Indian Army last month to send terrorists inside the State and foment trouble, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said Pakistan which is epicentre of terrorism and training terrorists on it soil against India will one day meet destruction after the terrorism will engulf it completely. “Pakistan’s base is terrorism and it will end up with destruction”, he added.
Talking to reporters at the sidelines of a function at Rajinder Pura, the native village of Brig Rajinder Singh who along with other Armymen laid down his life to stop Pak invaders for two days from entering Srinagar in October 1947, Dr Singh said Pakistan has lost four wars with India already and it understands better what will be the result of proxy war unleashed by it against India in J&K and it will prove counter productive for her also. He warned that Pakistan will never succeed in its designs and will be given a befitting reply.
He said Pakistan has no courage to stand before India so it encourages cross border terrorism. “But the neighbouring country will never succeed in its vicious designs as our forces are ready and they are giving a befitting reply to enemy. If Pak kills our one man we kill their ten as our forces are alert to deal with any eventuality”, he added.
Making a scathing attack on National Conference (NC) and Congress for raising fingers on coalition and challenging the patriotism of BJP, he said it is Omar Abdullah’s party and former Chief Minister of J&K Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah who was responsible for Kashmir situation and Omar Abdullah has no right of raising fingers on BJP.
He criticised the opposition parties NC and Congress for shedding crocodile tears on plight of border people and accusing Government of not creating proper facilities and making arrangements for their welfare.
“These parties have no issue hence they unnecessarily rake up issue of border people”, he said, adding soon after the Uri attack and surgical strikes he along with other ministers, legislators and administration visited border areas and took stock of the situation there. “I gave personnel instructions to authorities to ensure all facilities to border people”, he added.
He said NC, Congress today even raise questions that no surgical strikes were made and this way they are challenging our patriotism. “Even today we are conducting a meeting on the border situation and arrangements for border people are the main issue on agenda”, he added.
Exuding confidence that the situation in Kashmir will return back to normal soon, the Deputy CM said those issuing calander for strikes will be exposed soon as people are fed up with the constant strikes and bandhs.
He, while paying tributes to Brig Rajinder Singh said it is his 69th martyrdom day. This great son of soil was the saviour of Kashmir and he not only created history but also changed geography of the State. Had he not along with other valiant Dogra soldiers stopped Pak invaders for two days they would have captured Srinagar and Kashmir would have been part of Pakistan like the one third portion of undivided State which is in forced occupation of neighbouring country, he added.
Dr Singh warned that no one can snatch Kashmir from India as we are committed to shed last drop of our blood for its protection.
Earlier a function to commemorate the 69th Martyrdom day of Brigadier Rajinder Singh was organised at his birth place Bagoona, village Rajinderpura by the district administration, Samba which besides , Dr Nirmal Singh ,Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash,MP Jammu-Poonch, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Vice Chairman State OBC Advisory Board,Rashpaul Verma, BJP State president and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma, MLA Samba, Dr D.K Manyal, MLC Ashok Khajuria ,DC Sheetal Nanda,SSP Joginder Singh, president Dogra Sadar Sabha, Gulchain Singh Charak,Maj General (Retd.) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (president J&K Ex-Serviceman League), Additional Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Dr. Arvinder Singh, Brigadier R. S Rana and locals in large number participated and paid tributes to this great warrior.
DyCM recalled the bravery and sacrifice of Brigadier Rajinder Singh by checking the furious advance of the Pakistan based intruders. He exhorted upon the youth to remember the martyrs and always be ready to safeguard the honour of the country.
Chander Parkash Ganga said that Brig Rajinder Singh’s heroism is inspiration for the present and future generations. He appreciated the role of security forces in protecting the country against both internal and external threats. MP Jugal Kishore called for taking care of kin of martyred soldiers and special efforts for making their life comfortable.MLA Sat Sharma also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, cultural programmes were presented by the children of local schools and artists of J&K Cultural and Languages. The DyCM honoured local meritorious students at the function. He also awarded cash prize of Rs10000 to the participating children. Brig Rajinder Memorial Committee and Brig Rajinder Youth Brigade also actively participated at the function.
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