Shah says terror network crippled, comprehensive changes under way in J&K, Pg 13

Key Highlights

Review of Security and Development

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the terror ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir has been crippled, citing coordinated efforts of the security forces and the Modi government.

Administrative Coordination

• Shah chaired meetings with:

  • J&K LG Manoj Sinha

  • J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

  • Senior officials to review Central schemes, Amarnath Yatra preparedness, and development initiatives.

Key Developments Highlighted

• Government working on:

  • Unified Headquarters coordination

  • Monitoring Central schemes

  • Resolving recent CM–Raj Bhavan tensions

Political Significance

• Shah’s visit was his first since elected governance returned to J&K.

• Held meetings with BJP, RSS leaders, and Opposition representatives in Jammu.

Developmental Focus

• Emphasis on:

  • Accelerating welfare delivery

  • Building infrastructure

  • Integration of governance for a peaceful and developed J&K

Analysis & Way Forward

• Indicates a shift from security-centric policy to governance-centric development in J&K.

• Reinforces importance of institutional collaboration and Centre–State synergy for peacebuilding.

Mains Mock Question:

"Critically evaluate the recent approach of the Government of India in transforming the governance and security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation."