Symbols of social justice: J&K L-G hands job letters to terror victims' families
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday handed over government appointment letters to 37 Next of Kin of civilians killed in terrorist violence in Jammu and
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday handed over government appointment letters to 37 Next of Kin of civilians killed in terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir, describing the move as a step towards restoring dignity and livelihood to families who had waited for justice for decades. "Today's appointment letters are not just documents of employment, but they are symbols of social justice, recognition and the nation’s solemn promise that its martyrs will never be forgotten, nor their families abandoned," the L-G stressed. Read Full Story The appointments were distributed at a function in Srinagar attended by senior officials, social organisations and families of terror victims. Sinha said the initiative was not merely an employment measure, but a recognition of the suffering endured by families affected by terrorism and a reaffirmation that the nation stood with them.
"My heartfelt tribute to the innocent civilians martyred by terrorists and I salute the families who, after decades of anguish and wait, now hold appointment letters that restore dignity and livelihood," he said. Paying tribute to civilians killed in terrorist attacks, the Lieutenant Governor said many families had remained unheard for years despite losing their loved ones. Sinha emphasised that many of these cases had remained pending for decades and have now been resolved. He stressed that no compensation, job or official document could replace a loved one, but the appointments reflected the nation’s support and its commitment to helping families rebuild their lives and regain dignity. Sinha said the administration had taken several steps after August 5, 2019 to weaken the terror ecosystem, strengthen law and order and extend equal rights and opportunities to all citizens.
He described the changes following the abrogation of Article 370 as a constitutional correction that removed discriminatory barriers and created a framework for inclusive development. "The transformation we witness today in Jammu and Kashmir is due to the historic changes of August 5, 2019. That day marked a constitutional correction and a new beginning for the UT. Discriminatory barriers were removed, equal rights were extended to those who were suffering due to discriminatory laws," he said. The Lieutenant Governor also used the occasion to send a strong message against terrorism. He said the government remained determined to dismantle terror networks and bring both perpetrators and their supporters to justice. Cross-border conspiracies would not succeed, he added. Sinha said access to education, employment and public services without discrimination, he said, would strengthen society against extremism and separatism.
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