STATE TIMES NEWS RAMBAN: Repealing most controversial Articles 370 and 35A from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of great relief for the people of J&K particularly the women who faced discrimination prior to August 5, 2019. The former MLA was speaking after hoisting the National Flag during a program organized by the BJP Ramban unit in connection with the second anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 here today. On the occasion, party cadres and people of Ramban district celebrated the day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. People were seen hoisting the Tricolour and distributing sweets. Langeh unfurled the National Flag at BJP office Ramban while following Covid-19 related guidelines and SOPs. Common people of Ramban district also hoisted the Tricolour on the rooftops to express their happiness on the first anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Neelam Langeh, in his address, said that the scrapping of Articles 370 and 35A reversed years of immorality. “Justice, dignity and equality for Jammu have been delivered in the past two years. Since the abrogation of Article 370, the people of J&K have been filled with joy as now there will be jobs, packages for the local industry, setting up of global-level medical institutes. Health insurance coverage has been provided to each and every resident of J&K under the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ programme by the Lt Governor’s administration. For many decades, Jammu and Ladakh regions were facing discrimination and step-motherly treatment. Now, we can live with dignity and honour. We, the Dogras are patriots and proud sons and daughters of Mother India. We have always been at the forefront against separatism in J&K. We fought against Article 370 and 35A and made many sacrifices right from the time of Praja Parishad agitation.” The former MLA emphasized that the bold decisions taken by the Modi government last year have opened floodgates for investments in J&K. Now, there is a full stop on the anti-national activities of separatists. J&K has fully integrated with the rest of the country now, he added. District President Rakesh Thakur, OBC Morcha President Suman Kumari, Ex District President Asham Singh Katoch, Suraj Singh Parihar, Raghbir Singh Jaggi, DDC Member Balbir Singh, District President BJYM Gurdeep Singh, District President Minority Morcha Mohd Ali Sohil and state executive member SC Morcha Amit Langeh also marked their presence on the occasion.
