Srinagar, Aug 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the administration’s priority in Kishtwar is to recover the missing, support the affected families, and take expert measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Omar said around 70 people remain missing after the cloudburst, and the chances of finding them alive are almost impossible. “Our effort will be to retrieve as many bodies as possible and hand them over to families for proper last rites,” he said.
On education, Omar admitted there are weaknesses in infrastructure and shortage of teachers in remote areas but assured that the government is committed to providing modern classrooms and better facilities.
Omar said, “Messing with history, especially by politicians, is wrong. Governments change, but history should remain truthful. Let children learn facts and decide for themselves.”
He remarked, “Their job is to oppose everything, and our job is to work. We will continue to engage with people despite criticism.”
On the upcoming elections, Omar maintained that his party is ready. “There will be an election, and we will contest to win the block polls,” he said.(KNS)
