Suhail Khan
SOPORE, Sep 07: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, said on Thursday that Sopore, a town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, is set to reclaim its lost glory as it strives to become the model town of the country.
During a visit to Sopore, Sinha addressed a gathering at Dak Bunglow, as per Kashmir Despatch Correspondent, emphasizing the administration’s commitment, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to revive the town and establish it as a thriving business hub.
Sinha expressed his determination to bring back Sopore’s former grandeur, even mentioning the aspiration to reinstate its nickname, “Chota London. He acknowledged that certain individuals had unfairly associated Sopore with terrorism for personal gain, causing injustice to its people. However, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to uplift the town and help restore its lost glory.
“Sopore has a rich history of communal harmony and prosperity but also has had its own unique challenges for inclusive development. The UT Administration has taken many important steps in three years that reflect the firm commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji to rapid development and inclusive growth,” he said.
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor called upon the people to actively participate in beautification and development of Sopore.
Today, Sopore aspires to become a Smart city. The citizens want good roads, world-class infrastructures and modern facilities for quality living. We need to work together with the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari to change the destiny of our aspirational towns and villages, the Lt Governor.
He also shared the efforts of the government for rapid development activities across UT to build a peaceful and prosperous society.
Responding to the demands projected by the public representatives, the Lt Governor assured that the government will explore every possibility to address the genuine demands in a time-bound manner.
Ms Safina Baig, DDC Chairperson, Baramulla and Ms. Musarat Kar, President Municipal Council Sopore expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor-led UT Administration for giving special focus to the development of Baramulla and Sopore in particular.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Sh Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, senior officers, public representatives and a large number of people were present.
Suhail Khan is a filmmaker, content writer, and freelance journalist.
