Srinagar, Oct 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have the first right to their land, employment, and resources. In an interaction with the members of civil society at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) to discuss key issues, the chief minister said: “In our home, on our own land, don’t we have the right to live with dignity? Should we accept a life of humiliation and harassment wherever we go? We may secure everything that’s been flagged here, whether it’s roads, electricity, or water, but if we can’t live with dignity and our identity lacks value and honour, then all of this holds no real meaning. I want to assure you that we will fight for all that matters, but my priority is to restore our dignity.
We should have the first right to our lands, our employment, and our resources. Only then can we truly say that this country respects our honour and dignity.” Reflecting on the fundamental rights of the people, the CM reinforced his commitment to dignity, democratic values, and sustainable development for the people of J&K.
He underscored the importance of regular engagement with civil society, saying, “We usually turn to civil society meetings in difficult times, but this time, we initiated the interaction right from the start. Establishing regular contact is essential, and if we can meet at least twice a year, it would be of great significance.” Discussing the need for democratic governance, .
