Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], February 6 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir continues to advance on a path of peace, development and inclusive growth, reflecting growing public confidence in India’s democratic institutions and governance. Improved infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, better healthcare and expanding opportunities for youth have changed everyday life across the region, officials and residents said.
The comments came as Pakistan observed its annual “Kashmir Solidarity Day” on February 5 — an event Indian officials and analysts describe as political posturing disconnected from conditions in Pakistan‑administered Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit‑Baltistan. Reports from those areas point to power shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and difficult winter living conditions, including prolonged blackouts in Muzaffarabad.
Across the Line of Control, residents marked the day with Tiranga rallies, flag hoistings and the singing of the national anthem, reaffirming unity and confidence in India’s constitutional and developmental trajectory. People in forward areas carried the Tricolour in peaceful marches, expressing rejection of Pakistan’s claims over the region.
Participants said the rallies were organised to display pride in their Indian identity and to counter narratives from across the border. Youth turnout was prominent, with organisers describing the events as evidence of a generational confidence rooted in stability and progress.
Residents contrasted Pakistan’s symbolic displays of “solidarity” with what they described as a lack of basic rights and welfare for people under Pakistani control. In India‑administered Jammu and Kashmir, they pointed to visible gains: strengthened road and rail links, improved healthcare services, expanding educational institutions and tourism infrastructure.
Officials highlighted government initiatives focused on welfare, job creation and youth empowerment as key factors reshaping public sentiment. They said the priority remains sustained growth, peace and inclusive development, which they argue sharply contrasts with propaganda‑driven narratives from Pakistan. (ANI)
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