*Kashmiris Are Part Of My Flesh And Blood
*I Feel Their Pain More Than Anyone Will Know
*Certain Elements Hell Bent Upon Disturbing Peace 
* We Need To Work Jointly For K-Resolution
*I Am Committed To Provide Jobs

Srinagar, July 2: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday once again urged people to rise above the political affiliations and ideologies and work with the government to ensure order and peace in the troubled parts of the valley.
“I have always been an advocate of peace. Death under any circumstances is a sad affair and death of youngsters has saddened me most. My heart goes to the bereaved families in their hour of grief. I feel their pain more than anyone will know,” Omar said in a statement.
“It is unfortunate that certain elements are hell bent upon disturbing the peace and quiet and causing discomfort to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. My government and I will fight these forces politically and administratively and shall not let their nefarious designs succeed,” he said.
“People of Kashmir are a part of my flesh and blood and I appeal to all the people of Jammu and Kashmir to rise above political affiliations and ideologies, come together and work with us to ensure that order and peace are restored in the troubled parts of the valley,” he added.
“We should jointly work to find a solution to the Kashmir imbroglio and facilitate a dialogue between India and Pakistan as well as a dialogue between the centre and various shades of opinion in the state. We must work together to find a solution which can lead to lasting peace in Jammu and  Kashmir as per the aspirations of the people of this great land,” the Chief Minister said.
“The party I belong to is for Autonomy, but I have time and again reiterated that while we have put a proposal of Autonomy before different foras, we are not averse to move beyond it, if there is a solution other than Autonomy that is acceptable to both India and Pakistan and meets the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I firmly believe and have repeated time and again that the aspirations of the people cannot be assuaged only by development, good governance and economic packages, we need to address the political aspects of the problem as well. And for that I appeal to all the stake holders to join hands with us so that together we can work for a better tomorrow which will not only bring peace and dignity to Jammu and Kashmir but also peace in the sub-continent,” Omar said.
“I understand the aspirations of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. I have a vision for the youth of the state, I am committed to the youth and I want to assure them that my government together with the Government of India is working to address their issues particularly that of unemployment and Insha-Allah we will address the problems to the best of our collective abilities. This is not just a personal commitment but a pledge that I am making,” he added.
“To the perpetrators, instigators and facilitators of violence and disorder and to those who are indulging in petty political machinations to disturb peace, my message is clear that my government and I will not only expose them but also deal with them sternly. My government will not allow anybody to disturb the peace in Jammu and Kashmir. We have lost 20-years and a complete generation has grown under the shadow of the gun and we cannot allow it to go on,” Omar said.
“I am confident, Insha-Allah, that if we all join hands together irrespective of political affiliations and ideologies we will be able to again restore to Kashmir its pristine glory. We should work together to find a solution and create a roadmap with consensus  to create a Naya Kashmir where the young blossom, the youth forge ahead and the old live in calm and peace. I hope and pray that my appeal to the cross section of opinion does not get trapped in political considerations,” the Chief Minister added.

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