CM listens to several delegations during his Raabita programme
Shadow Correspondent
Srinagar, June 13 :
In the aftermath of Israeli aerial strikes, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday requested the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ensure the well-being and safety of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran.
CM Omar Abdullah said on X, “Requesting @MEAIndia to urgently ensure safety and well being of Kashmiri students stuck in Iran. Their families are deeply worried and we stand with them in this difficult time. Every step must be taken to safeguard our students.”
Various Sunni and Shia Muslim organizations of Kashmir have condemned the Israeli strikes in Iran in which two top generals and nuclear scientists of Iran were killed.
Kashmir Valley has a good number of students studying medicine and other professions in Iran. In addition, a number of local doctors and engineers are working in Iran in various capacities.
The large Shia Muslim community of Jammu and Kashmir has a deep affinity with Iranian Muslims, who are predominantly Shia Muslims.
A number of local religious organizations have organized meetings and gatherings to condemn the Israeli action against Iran. In condemnation of the Israeli action in Iran, both Sunni and Shia Muslims have voiced deep concern and condemned the development with one voice.
It must be mentioned here that almost all the high-ranking scholars of the Shia community belong to Iran, and their interpretation of religion is followed obediently by the Shia Muslims in India.
Any development happening in Iran is deeply followed by the Shia Muslims in Kashmir.
Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday morning, significantly escalating tensions in the region and raising the specter of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals. The attacks come amid mounting concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programmed and its perceived threat to Israeli national security.
In retaliation, Iran has launched more than 100 drones towards Israel.
Several Arab countries issued strong condemnations of Israel’s attack on Iran, and the US has called the attack a ‘unilateral action’, asserting that America had no involvement.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a public outreach programme at his Raabita office in Srinagar, where he listened to a wide range of issues and demands raised by individuals and delegations from across Jammu and Kashmir.
Director of IIT Jammu, Manoj S. Gaur, called for support to the Venture Fund created by IIT Jammu aimed at promoting socio-economic development in the region.
A delegation of the Kashmiri Language Union raised concerns regarding the promotion of the Kashmiri language, urging greater institutional support for its development.
A delegation of Revenue Officers submitted a memorandum seeking the reorganization of the Revenue Department and its wings across various departments, with demand for better conditions and structured career progression for Revenue cadre officers.
Similarly, a delegation from Industrial Estate Pampore, led by its president, flagged several issues pertaining to the functioning and development of the estate.
A deputation from the J&K OBC Resident Welfare Forum highlighted various concerns of the OBC community in Jammu & Kashmir.
Representatives from the Bharat CSR Network met the Chief Minister to discuss potential tourism promotion initiatives.
A delegation from Animal Rescue Kashmir raised issues regarding the welfare and rescue of animals, requesting institutional support and awareness for their cause.
Candidates appointed under SRO-120 of 2018 called for resolution of pending compassionate appointment cases, while another delegation being considered under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (2022) also highlighted similar concerns regarding pendency in compassionate appointments.
A deputation of “Voice of Weekly Newspapers” from Kashmir brought to light issues faced by weekly newspaper publishers in the region.
Besides these, numerous individuals and other delegations met the Chief Minister and apprised him of their grievances and demands.
The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to all deputations and assured them that their genuine issues would be addressed on priority.
Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani and other senior officials were also present during the programme.
