Overview

• A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel led by MP Anurag Singh Thakur called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on July 5 as part of a study visit following the Pahalgam terror attack.
• Members praised the Union Territory’s recent progressive policies and congratulated Sinha on reforms aimed at boosting economic development and governance.
• Sinha reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and equitable growth and highlighted the common people’s strong dedication to India and desire for peace.
• The delegation and Sinha highlighted unprecedented public protests against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Pahalgam as evidence of local resolve.
• Both sides stressed the need to counter fake narratives and propaganda by adversaries to project Kashmir nationwide as a safe and stable region.