Fight terror, avoid suspecting innocents: CM Omar

Faridabad, Nov 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday stressed the need to fight terrorism with determination while ensuring that innocent people are not subjected to undue suspicion. Attending the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana, that was chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, CM Omar, while referring to the recent Delhi car blast, said, “There is a need to fight terrorism with determination while ensuring that innocent people are not subjected to undue suspicion.”

He said that every resident of J&K should not be seen with doubt.

“The people of J&K are peace-loving and aspire for ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Viksit J&K’. They want to be part of India’s growth story, and the recent enthusiastic participation of voters in the Nagrota and Budgam by-elections is a testament to our unwavering faith in democracy,” the CM said.

He also highlighted the launch of Mission YUVA, the government’s focused push on strengthening the education sector, expanding sports infrastructure, and fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in J&K.

CM Omar thanked the Centre for its continued financial support, including the extension of the SASCI Scheme to J&K.

He said that the NZC serves as an important platform to enhance cooperation among states and union territories, reaffirming that J&K remains fully committed to national growth with firm faith in democratic institutions.

The NZC comprises the states and UTs of J&K, Ladakh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Chandigarh.