CM Omar cites 16th US President, promises people-first approach

Srinagar, Oct 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that bridging the gap with the people was his government's priority.

During his first interaction with the civil society members here at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar after taking over as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, he said that bridging the gap with the people was his government’s priority.

Referring to the 16th US President, Abraham Lincoln’s quote “a government of the people, by the people, and for the people”, CM Omar said, “Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people.”

The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for increased citizen involvement and participation in public affairs.

On the occasion, the representatives of these groups flagged several issues confronting them and the public as well as society.

CM Omar said that a gap had emerged between the people and the government in recent years, but expressed his commitment to ending it.

He emphasised that bridging the gap between the people and the administration would be his priority.

“Our administration’s approach will be people-friendly. We have entered the civil secretariat with a positive mindset, focused on delivering the best for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the CM. “Democratic governments are preferred all over India for this very reason, and we will work tirelessly to bring people closer to the government and its institutions.”

Responding to the issue of drug abuse, he said that civil society members and religious leaders have a great responsibility and role to play and save future generations from this menace.