Live: Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on a four day visit in Jammu and Kashmir.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir in a bid to "interact with delegations from different sections of the society." On his agenda during the visit is, a review meeting of Prime Minister's Development Package. He will be interacting with delegations of civil society in the state during his stay.
Here are the live updates of Rajnath Singh's visit in Jammu and Kashmir
Rajnath Singh had visited sensitive Anantnag in south Kashmir yesterday and had said "no force on earth can stop Kashmir from becoming heaven on earth again." He complimented security forces for their successes against terrorists over the past few months and said he also carried with him a message of praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today the assurance given by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh should silence all the "noises" against Article 35A of the Constitution
The Hurriyat Conference has called for a boycott of Mr Singh's visit.
Rajnath Singh heads back to Srinagar
After completing Anantnag leg of his visit Home Minister heads back to Srinagar where he will meet the delegations from political parties. Mehbooba Mufti's Jammu and Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party is ruling the state. They formed an alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party in the state. National Conference with leaders like Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah is the main opposition party.
You are born with unassailable &unmatched courage: Rajnath Singh tells CRPF jawans
"We are proud of our CRPF personnel. Courage cannot be purchased from any market. You are born with unassailable and unmatched courage," the home minister said. He announced that in a bid to provide better services to the paramilitary service, government will consider helicopter services for them.
Rajnath Singh meetsCRPF personnel at 90 Battalion camp in AnantnagThis is the second day of his four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security preparedness in the state.
We will find respite from this unrest and Kashmir will be heavenly place again, assures Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
No other Home Minister had ever visited Kashmir so frequently: Rajnath Singh
"No other Home Minister had ever visited the state of J&K so frequently. I have come to the state the fifth time within an year or so," said the Home Minister himself. He later reiterated that he came with an "open mind".
Repeating his earlier statement, he said: "I have come here with an open mind and I'm willing to interact with anyone who wants to help in resolving the problems facing Kashmir."
Even the PM has praised your courage: Rajnath Singh in Anantnag
We are proud of Jammu and Kashmir personnel: Home Minister Rajnath SinghHome Minister Rajnath Singh praises Jammu and Kashmir police personnel while addressing them in Anantnag:
- You are working in extremely challenging conditions here
- The Centre has approved funds for opening a Trauma Centre. We have allocated funds for purchase of BP vehicles for Jammu and Kashmir police
Rajnath Singh met Governor NN Vohra at the Raj Bhawan.
A group from Gujjar Bakarwal community met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Srinagar.
A delegation of Kashmiri artisans called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh. On his four-day visit, Mr Singh will also travel to Srinagar, Anantnag, Jammu and Rajouri and meet civil society members, leaders of political and social outfits, business leaders and others.
Policeman killed, 2 injured In terror attack in AnantnagJust a day before Rajnath Singh's visit to Anantnag, one policeman was killed and two injured in a terror attack. The strike targeted a police party just 400 metres away from where Mr Singh is expected to hold a meeting tomorrow, news agency ANI reported.
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A delegation of youth also met Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The group had entrepreneurs and artists from Kashmir.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh met a delegation of Sikhs living in Kashmir.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh meets people in tourism sector Various stakeholders of the tourism sector meet the home minister to discuss the activities related to the sector. Members of the House Boat Owners Association of Kashmir and Kashmir Hotel & Restaurants Association were part of the meeting, reports news agency ANI.
Rehabilitation Package for Jammu migrants now implemented under the PM Development PackageHome Minister makes following announcements after reviewing the PM Development Package:
- Centre has already sanctioned Rs 62599 crores which amounts to 78 percent of the total cost of the PMDP package.
- PMDP includes assistance for completely damaged or partially damaged houses due to floods. This project costing Rs 1200 cr is now complete
- The 4 laning project of Chenani-Nashri section of NH-1A is complete. The cost of this project was Rs 781 crores
In Jammu, Rajnath Singh will meet traders, migrants, Kashmiri Pandits and representatives of communities including Gujjars and Bakarwals.
Tomorrow, Mr Singh is expected to attend a comprehensive security review meeting with the chief minister and the top brass of the Army, CRPF and state police.
Rajnath Singh and Mehbooba Mufti held a Prime Minister Package Review Meeting. The development package of Rs 80,000 crore announced in 2015. Mr Singh's trip to Jammu and Kashmir is seen as a follow-up to PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day reach-out to Kashmiris.
Rajnath Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He would call on the Governor in the evening.
Day 1 of Rajnath Singh's visit begins
Upon his arrival in Srinagar, Home Minister Rajnath Singh was received by deputy chief minister Nirmal Singh and senior officials of the state government, officials said. During his stay in the state, the home minister is likely to meet Governor N N Vohra, besides meeting top civil administration and security officials, the officials said.